Peoria Unified School District (4237)

Peoria Unified School District (4237) operates 44 schools serving 34,373 students in suburban Maricopa County, Arizona. The district maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18.1:1 with approximately 1,900 teachers.

Academically, Peoria Unified demonstrates performance above state benchmarks. Math proficiency stands at 38.0% compared to Arizona's average of 32.4%, while reading proficiency reaches 45.0% versus the state average of 40.2%. The district's graduation rate of 94.2% substantially exceeds Arizona's state average of 67.3%.

The student population reflects significant diversity and socioeconomic variation. The district serves 42.6% economically disadvantaged students, 5.9% English learners, and 14.4% students with disabilities. Racial composition includes 45.9% White, 39.1% Hispanic, 5.5% Black, and 3.0% Asian students.

A notable financial characteristic is per-pupil spending of $9,916, which falls substantially below Arizona's state average of $16,140. This represents approximately 61% of the state average funding level. Despite this funding disparity, the district maintains academic outcomes exceeding state averages, suggesting operational efficiency or resource prioritization that achieves results with below-average per-student expenditures. This funding-to-outcome ratio presents a significant feature distinguishing Peoria Unified within Arizona's educational landscape.