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Tolleson Elementary District


At a glance
233rdof 289 Arizona districts▲ 7
Better than 19% of Arizona districts
Elementary 4Grades PK, KG-8
9401 W Garfield St
Tolleson, AZ 85353-1606
·(623) 533-3900·All Arizona district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 19.4% of districts
5
Schools
2,950
Students
Top rankedArizona Desert Elementary School489th of 909 Arizona elementary schools
Biggest riser
Arizona Desert Elementary School up 124 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School 16.8 students per teacher
Summary:

The Tolleson Elementary District in Arizona consists of 5 elementary schools, serving students from kindergarten through 6th grade. The district as a whole is ranked 233 out of 289 districts in the state and is rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Among the Tolleson schools, Arizona Desert Elementary School stands out as the highest-performing, ranking 489 out of 909 Arizona elementary schools and achieving the best test scores in the district across most grade levels and subjects. In contrast, Tolleson Virtual Academy, the district's only virtual school, has the highest ranking among the Tolleson schools, despite spending the least per student. The data also reveals significant performance gaps between the Tolleson schools and the state averages, as well as inconsistent performance within the district, suggesting a need for more consistent and targeted instructional strategies.

The absence of middle and high schools in the district data raises questions about the educational pathways and continuity for students beyond the elementary level. Additionally, the low overall district ranking and 1-star rating by SchoolDigger indicate that the Tolleson Elementary District faces significant challenges in providing quality education to its students, which will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to improve student outcomes across the district.

Ranking:
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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