Dysart Unified District (4243)

Dysart Unified District serves 23,033 students across 26 schools in suburban Maricopa County, Arizona. The district maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19.8:1 with 1,161 teachers on staff.

Academic performance metrics show notable variation compared to state averages. Math proficiency stands at 39.0%, exceeding Arizona's average of 32.4% by approximately 6.6 percentage points. Reading proficiency reaches 47.0% versus the state average of 40.2%, representing a 6.8-point advantage. The graduation rate of 94.6% significantly outpaces Arizona's state average of 67.3%, indicating substantially higher completion rates.

The student population reflects significant socioeconomic diversity, with 47.0% of students classified as economically disadvantaged. English learners comprise 5.2% of enrollment, while 17.7% of students receive special education services. Racial demographics show 44.5% Hispanic students, 37.3% White students, 7.9% Black students, and 1.8% Asian students.

Financial resources present a notable consideration. Per-pupil spending of $10,769 falls substantially below Arizona's state average of $16,140, representing a difference of $5,371 per student annually. This funding gap occurs despite the district's relatively strong academic outcomes and high graduation rate, suggesting the district operates with constrained resources while maintaining comparative performance advantages in reading and math proficiency.