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Avondale Public Schools

Source & Methodology

Analytics built by:   Location, Inc.

Raw data sources:
  • Test Scores: Edfacts (U.S. Department of Education), State departments of education.
  • Expenditures: National Center for Education Statistics.
  • Educational Environment: American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau).
Date(s) & Update Frequency:
  • Test data: Reflects 2023 – 2024 school year.
  • Expenditures: 2022
  • Educational Environment: 2023 (latest available). Updated annually.
  • All data updated June 2025

Methodology:   Only NeighborhoodScout gives you nationally comparable school ranks based on test scores, so you can directly compare the quality of schools in any location. Read more about Scout's School Data


School Districts in Avondale


Agua Fria Union High School District 4289 School District details

Agua Fria Union High School District 4289 School District
1481 N Eliseo Felix Jr Way Ste
Avondale, AZ 85323

9,855 Students enrolled in District

6 Schools in District

21 Students Per Classroom (State average is 22)

Agua Fria Union High School District 4289 School District School Quality Ratings

District Quality Compared to Arizona

6

(10 is best)

Better than 50.9% of all AZ school districts.

District Quality Compared to U.S.

4

(10 is best)

Better than 33.2% of all U.S. school districts.



Public School Test Scores

50 40 30 20 10 0
34%
39%
38%
42%
29%
36%
    Proficiency in Reading and Math
    Proficiency in Reading
    Proficiency in Math

Schools in this District

School Grades
Agua Fria High School
530 E Riley Dr
Avondale, AZ, 85323
09-12
Canyon View High School
6024 N Perryville Rd
Waddell, AZ, 85355
09-12
Coldwater Academy School
530 E Riley Dr
Avondale, AZ, 85323
09-12
Desert Edge High School
15778 W Yuma Rd
Goodyear, AZ, 85338
09-12
Millennium High School
14802 W Wigwam Blvd
Goodyear, AZ, 85395
09-12
Verrado High School
20050 W Indian School Rd
Buckeye, AZ, 85396
09-12

School District Enrollment by Group

Ethnic/Racial Groups This District This State
White (non-hispanic) 29.7% 36.4%
Black 10.6% 5.9%
Hispanic 55.2% 49.0%
Asian Or Pacific Islander 3.2% 3.2%
American Indian Or Native Of Alaska 1.3% 5.5%
Economic Groups This District This State
Economically disadvantaged Unreported 44.8%
Free lunch eligible Unreported 37.8%
Reduced lunch eligible Unreported 7.0%

Educational Expenditures

For this District Per Student Total % of Total
Instructional Expenditures $4,882 $48,116,000 31.0%
Support Expenditures
Student $1,040 $10,246,000 6.6%
Staff $377 $3,711,000 2.4%
General Administration $212 $2,092,000 1.3%
School Administration $458 $4,510,000 2.9%
Operation $1,108 $10,920,000 7.0%
Transportation $412 $4,060,000 2.6%
Other $290 $2,857,000 1.8%
Total Support $3,896 $38,396,000 24.7%
Non-instructional Expenditures $6,989 $68,873,000 44.3%
Total Expenditures $15,767 $155,385,000 100.0%
For the State Per Student Total % of Total
Instructional Expenditures $5,028 $5,737,989,000 45.1%
Support Expenditures
Student $769 $877,539,000 6.9%
Staff $469 $535,813,000 4.2%
General Administration $189 $215,431,000 1.7%
School Administration $504 $575,332,000 4.5%
Operation $1,055 $1,204,512,000 9.5%
Transportation $289 $329,985,000 2.6%
Other $428 $488,733,000 3.8%
Total Support $3,704 $4,227,345,000 33.2%
Non-instructional Expenditures $2,420 $2,761,833,000 21.7%
Total Expenditures $11,151 $12,727,167,000 100.0%
For the Nation Per Student Total % of Total
Instructional Expenditures $8,505 $421,432,149,000 50.1%
Support Expenditures
Student $912 $45,189,184,320 5.4%
Staff $715 $35,442,027,000 4.2%
General Administration $282 $13,997,625,000 1.7%
School Administration $800 $39,661,338,000 4.7%
Operation $1,302 $64,530,934,000 7.7%
Transportation $501 $24,826,324,680 3.0%
Other $567 $28,090,428,000 3.3%
Total Support $5,081 $251,737,861,000 29.9%
Non-instructional Expenditures $3,383 $167,614,653,000 19.9%
Total Expenditures $16,969 $840,784,663,000 100.0%

Avondale Elementary District 4272 School District details

Avondale Elementary District 4272 School District
295 W Western Ave
Avondale, AZ 85323

5,960 Students enrolled in District

9 Schools in District

24 Students Per Classroom (State average is 22)

Avondale Elementary District 4272 School District School Quality Ratings

District Quality Compared to Arizona

6

(10 is best)

Better than 52.5% of all AZ school districts.

District Quality Compared to U.S.

4

(10 is best)

Better than 35.2% of all U.S. school districts.



Public School Test Scores

50 40 30 20 10 0
36%
39%
39%
42%
33%
36%
    Proficiency in Reading and Math
    Proficiency in Reading
    Proficiency in Math

Schools in this District

School Grades
Avondale Middle School
1406 N Central Ave
Avondale, AZ, 85323
05-08
Centerra Mirage Stem Academy School
15151 W Centerra Dr S
Goodyear, AZ, 85338
PK-08
Copper Trails School
16875 W Canyon Trails Blvd
Goodyear, AZ, 85338
PK-08
Desert Star School
2131 S 157 Th Ave
Goodyear, AZ, 85338
PK-08
Desert Thunder School
16750 W Garfield St
Goodyear, AZ, 85338
PK-08
Eliseo C. Felix School
540 E La Pasada Blvd
Goodyear, AZ, 85338
02-05
Lattie Coor School
220 W La Canada Blvd
Avondale, AZ, 85323
PK-02
Michael Anderson School
45 S 3 Rd Ave
Avondale, AZ, 85323
PK-08
Wildflower Accelerated Academy School
325 S Wildflower Dr
Goodyear, AZ, 85338
PK-08

School District Enrollment by Group

Ethnic/Racial Groups This District This State
White (non-hispanic) 17.1% 36.4%
Black 12.1% 5.9%
Hispanic 68.1% 49.0%
Asian Or Pacific Islander 1.6% 3.2%
American Indian Or Native Of Alaska 1.2% 5.5%
Economic Groups This District This State
Economically disadvantaged Unreported 44.8%
Free lunch eligible Unreported 37.8%
Reduced lunch eligible Unreported 7.0%

Educational Expenditures

For this District Per Student Total % of Total
Instructional Expenditures $4,828 $28,777,000 44.0%
Support Expenditures
Student $745 $4,442,000 6.8%
Staff $611 $3,643,000 5.6%
General Administration $181 $1,080,000 1.7%
School Administration $515 $3,067,000 4.7%
Operation $958 $5,708,000 8.7%
Transportation $379 $2,259,000 3.5%
Other $363 $2,164,000 3.3%
Total Support $3,752 $22,363,000 34.2%
Non-instructional Expenditures $2,395 $14,276,000 21.8%
Total Expenditures $10,976 $65,416,000 100.0%
For the State Per Student Total % of Total
Instructional Expenditures $5,028 $5,737,989,000 45.1%
Support Expenditures
Student $769 $877,539,000 6.9%
Staff $469 $535,813,000 4.2%
General Administration $189 $215,431,000 1.7%
School Administration $504 $575,332,000 4.5%
Operation $1,055 $1,204,512,000 9.5%
Transportation $289 $329,985,000 2.6%
Other $428 $488,733,000 3.8%
Total Support $3,704 $4,227,345,000 33.2%
Non-instructional Expenditures $2,420 $2,761,833,000 21.7%
Total Expenditures $11,151 $12,727,167,000 100.0%
For the Nation Per Student Total % of Total
Instructional Expenditures $8,505 $421,432,149,000 50.1%
Support Expenditures
Student $912 $45,189,184,320 5.4%
Staff $715 $35,442,027,000 4.2%
General Administration $282 $13,997,625,000 1.7%
School Administration $800 $39,661,338,000 4.7%
Operation $1,302 $64,530,934,000 7.7%
Transportation $501 $24,826,324,680 3.0%
Other $567 $28,090,428,000 3.3%
Total Support $5,081 $251,737,861,000 29.9%
Non-instructional Expenditures $3,383 $167,614,653,000 19.9%
Total Expenditures $16,969 $840,784,663,000 100.0%

Littleton Elementary District 4278 School District details

Littleton Elementary District 4278 School District
1600 S 107 Th Ave
Avondale, AZ 85323

5,940 Students enrolled in District

10 Schools in District

19 Students Per Classroom (State average is 22)

Littleton Elementary District 4278 School District School Quality Ratings

District Quality Compared to Arizona

4

(10 is best)

Better than 33.7% of all AZ school districts.

District Quality Compared to U.S.

2

(10 is best)

Better than 15.5% of all U.S. school districts.



Public School Test Scores

50 40 30 20 10 0
26%
39%
30%
42%
22%
36%
    Proficiency in Reading and Math
    Proficiency in Reading
    Proficiency in Math

Schools in this District

School Grades
Collier Elementary School
350 S 118 Th Ave
Avondale, AZ, 85323
PK-08
Country Place Elementary School
10207 W Country Place Blvd
Tolleson, AZ, 85353
KG-08
Estrella Vista Elementary School
11905 W Cocopah Cir
Avondale, AZ, 85323
KG-08
Fine Arts Academy School
1700 S 103 Rd Ave
Tolleson, AZ, 85353
KG-08
Lesd Online Academy School
1600 S 107 Th Ave
Avondale, AZ, 85323
KG-08
Lakin Prep Academy School
12050 W. Broadway Ave
Avondale, AZ, 85326
KG-08
Littleton Elementary School
1252 S Avondale Blvd
Avondale, AZ, 85323
PK-08
Quentin Elementary School
11050 W Whyman Ave
Avondale, AZ, 85323
KG-08
Tres Rios Elementary School
5025 S 103 Rd Ave
Tolleson, AZ, 85353
KG-08
Underdown Learning Center School
1600 S 107 Th Ave
Avondale, AZ, 85323
PK-08

School District Enrollment by Group

Ethnic/Racial Groups This District This State
White (non-hispanic) 5.7% 36.4%
Black 11.8% 5.9%
Hispanic 79.6% 49.0%
Asian Or Pacific Islander 1.4% 3.2%
American Indian Or Native Of Alaska 1.5% 5.5%
Economic Groups This District This State
Economically disadvantaged Unreported 44.8%
Free lunch eligible Unreported 37.8%
Reduced lunch eligible Unreported 7.0%

Educational Expenditures

For this District Per Student Total % of Total
Instructional Expenditures $4,777 $28,376,000 45.8%
Support Expenditures
Student $859 $5,102,000 8.2%
Staff $614 $3,650,000 5.9%
General Administration $154 $912,000 1.5%
School Administration $361 $2,143,000 3.5%
Operation $708 $4,207,000 6.8%
Transportation $321 $1,904,000 3.1%
Other $471 $2,798,000 4.5%
Total Support $3,488 $20,716,000 33.5%
Non-instructional Expenditures $2,160 $12,833,000 20.7%
Total Expenditures $10,425 $61,925,000 100.0%
For the State Per Student Total % of Total
Instructional Expenditures $5,028 $5,737,989,000 45.1%
Support Expenditures
Student $769 $877,539,000 6.9%
Staff $469 $535,813,000 4.2%
General Administration $189 $215,431,000 1.7%
School Administration $504 $575,332,000 4.5%
Operation $1,055 $1,204,512,000 9.5%
Transportation $289 $329,985,000 2.6%
Other $428 $488,733,000 3.8%
Total Support $3,704 $4,227,345,000 33.2%
Non-instructional Expenditures $2,420 $2,761,833,000 21.7%
Total Expenditures $11,151 $12,727,167,000 100.0%
For the Nation Per Student Total % of Total
Instructional Expenditures $8,505 $421,432,149,000 50.1%
Support Expenditures
Student $912 $45,189,184,320 5.4%
Staff $715 $35,442,027,000 4.2%
General Administration $282 $13,997,625,000 1.7%
School Administration $800 $39,661,338,000 4.7%
Operation $1,302 $64,530,934,000 7.7%
Transportation $501 $24,826,324,680 3.0%
Other $567 $28,090,428,000 3.3%
Total Support $5,081 $251,737,861,000 29.9%
Non-instructional Expenditures $3,383 $167,614,653,000 19.9%
Total Expenditures $16,969 $840,784,663,000 100.0%

School Districts serving Avondale, AZ

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Pendergast Elementary District 4283 School District Phoenix, AZ Schools
Tolleson Union High School District 4288 School District Tolleson, AZ Schools