Hurley Ranch Elementary

Summary:

Hurley Ranch Elementary is a public middle school located in Tolleson, Arizona, serving grades 3-8 with a total enrollment of 663 students. The school is part of the Union Elementary District. Over the past several years, Hurley Ranch Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Arizona middle schools, with a current ranking of 494 out of 533 schools and a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hurley Ranch Elementary's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on state assessments, is consistently below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts ranged from 12% to 26%, compared to the state average of 35% to 46%. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 13% to 21%, compared to the state average of 30% to 43%. The school has also experienced a significant increase in its dropout rate, from 0.3% in 2016-2017 to 5.4% in 2021-2022, which is well above the state average. Additionally, Hurley Ranch Elementary has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 61.84% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year.

When compared to nearby schools, Hurley Ranch Elementary generally performs worse academically, with lower proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, Vista College Prep Sueno Park, a public charter school located about 6.7 miles away, outperforms Hurley Ranch Elementary in both subject areas. The school's performance has also declined over the years, with its ranking dropping from 266 out of 690 Arizona middle schools in 2013-2014 to 494 out of 533 in 2023-2024, suggesting that the school may be struggling to address the needs of its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 3-8

 8950 W Illini Rd
       Tolleson, AZ  85353-4600


(623) 478-5100

District: Union Elementary District

SchoolDigger Rank:
494th of 533 Arizona Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,648 Help


Students who attend Hurley Ranch Elementary usually attend:

High:    Tolleson Union High School

Feeder schools for Hurley Ranch Elementary:

Elementary:    Union Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.7 Help
Number of students:  663

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
66.7%
African American:
21.6%
White:
6.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.8% Help


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Compare Details Hurley Ranch Elementary ranks worse than 98.3% of elementary schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.72. (See more...)
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Compare Details Hurley Ranch Elementary ranks worse than 92.7% of middle schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.48. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (66.7%), African American (21.6%), White (6.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 61.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hurley Ranch Elementary is 20.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hurley Ranch Elementary is $9,648.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hurley Ranch Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Hurley Ranch Elementary 889th of 904 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Hurley Ranch Elementary in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Hurley Ranch Elementary 494th of 533 Arizona public middle schools. (See Hurley Ranch Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hurley Ranch Elementary

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Hurley Ranch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 20.15 920th 1062 13.4%
2010 25.25 878th 1090 19.4%
2011 41.17 641st 1075 40.4%
2012 48.73 608th 1141 46.7%
2013 45.48 662nd 1158 42.8%
2014 33.68 732nd 1079 32.2%
2015 18.82 793rd 955 17.0%
2016 15.67 951st 1079 11.9%
2017 16.25 963rd 1106 12.9%
2018 19.63 916th 1109 17.4%
2019 16.21 890th 1039 14.3%
2021 26.97 847th 1226 30.9%
2022 15.91 828th 1000 17.2%
2023 22.09 959th 1245 23.0%
2024 7.72 889th 904 1.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Hurley Ranch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 25.12 852nd 1027 17.0%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Hurley Ranch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.95 78th 155 49.7%
2021 48.34 244th 975 75.0%
2023 24.95 331st 451 26.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Hurley Ranch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.58 362nd 417 13.2%
2021 39.24 654th 1201 45.5%
2023 21.61 724th 820 11.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Hurley Ranch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.19 610th 820 25.6%
2022 24.51 492nd 618 20.4%
2023 30.80 798th 1116 28.5%
2024 9.09 538th 546 1.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Homeless students at Hurley Ranch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 32.13 296th 423 30.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Hurley Ranch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.35 802nd 1023 21.6%
2019 15.60 740th 862 14.2%
2021 27.21 866th 1219 29.0%
2022 11.09 774th 824 6.1%
2023 25.54 891st 1219 26.9%
2024 5.75 582nd 593 1.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Foster Care students at Hurley Ranch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 45.01 133rd 306 56.5%
2022 51.99 16th 25 36.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Hurley Ranch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.06 883rd 1032 14.4%
2019 10.11 791st 850 6.9%
2021 28.11 830th 1220 32.0%
2022 14.51 737th 830 11.2%
2023 18.25 1030th 1216 15.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Hurley Ranch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 24.81 533rd 620 14.0%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Hurley Ranch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.65 86th 100 14.0%
2021 33.56 628th 895 29.8%
2023 16.52 566th 607 6.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Hurley Ranch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.17 653rd 911 28.3%
2019 21.19 587th 709 17.2%
2021 36.00 721st 1198 39.8%
2022 17.41 632nd 716 11.7%
2023 25.15 912th 1170 22.1%
2024 8.70 466th 472 1.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Native American students at Hurley Ranch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 32.28 465th 654 28.9%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Hurley Ranch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 46.28 623rd 1161 46.3%
2022 37.69 536th 800 33.0%
2023 47.97 522nd 1024 49.0%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Hurley Ranch Elementary

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Rank History for all middle school students at Hurley Ranch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 24.66 564th 692 18.5%
2011 34.00 467th 685 31.8%
2012 48.20 401st 772 48.1%
2013 52.92 370th 787 53.0%
2014 59.86 266th 690 61.4%
2016 16.05 600th 677 11.4%
2017 13.46 643rd 695 7.5%
2018 15.14 626th 711 12.0%
2019 7.52 592nd 605 2.1%
2021 24.53 619th 832 25.6%
2022 19.12 483rd 605 20.2%
2023 18.09 720th 854 15.7%
2024 11.48 494th 533 7.3%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Hurley Ranch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 22.28 552nd 650 15.1%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Hurley Ranch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.41 14th 31 54.8%
2021 41.74 298th 606 50.8%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Hurley Ranch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 33.08 559th 789 29.2%
2023 24.59 283rd 363 22.0%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Hurley Ranch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.75 421st 503 16.3%
2022 30.05 250th 369 32.2%
2023 25.12 548th 717 23.6%
2024 17.41 274th 314 12.7%
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Rank History for middle school Homeless students at Hurley Ranch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 33.07 147th 257 42.8%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Hurley Ranch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.57 513th 624 17.8%
2019 12.61 418th 466 10.3%
2021 26.00 605th 820 26.2%
2022 13.90 448th 494 9.3%
2023 14.46 747th 806 7.3%
2024 8.10 362nd 379 4.5%
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Rank History for middle school Foster Care students at Hurley Ranch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 56.16 9th 12 25.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Hurley Ranch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.99 564th 617 8.6%
2021 24.24 631st 818 22.9%
2023 21.91 633rd 810 21.9%
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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Hurley Ranch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.42 171st 247 30.8%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Hurley Ranch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.53 102nd 125 18.4%
2021 33.64 383rd 573 33.2%
2023 14.88 374th 400 6.5%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Hurley Ranch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.49 450th 543 17.1%
2019 9.03 381st 387 1.6%
2021 34.20 507th 802 36.8%
2022 28.11 271st 392 30.9%
2023 22.09 614th 760 19.2%
2024 15.74 281st 322 12.7%
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Rank History for middle school Native American students at Hurley Ranch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 46.66 138th 390 64.6%
2022 60.45 24th 49 51.0%
2023 44.88 74th 159 53.5%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Hurley Ranch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 18.41 692nd 780 11.3%
2023 16.38 620th 675 8.1%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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All ratings (Avg rating: 3.3)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, July 4, 2019

Open Quote Mostly great Principal & teachers. PE & Librarians can cold, rude and passive aggressive. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, November 9, 2016

Open Quote Worst School in the State!! They don't care about their students, They don't take pride in their lunches they are disgusting, The teachers (95) should have their IQ evaluated before being hired, There is brown water coming out of the drinking fountains which isn't even being looked at as a concern. I could go on and on and on. We are selling our home and moving strictly to get away from this school!!!!!!!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Hurley Ranch Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 81 85 21 387 39 n/a n/a 0 613
2007 80 142 46 659 55 n/a n/a 0 982
2008 74 131 52 638 15 n/a n/a 0 910
2009 52 125 30 519 16 n/a n/a 0 742
2010 55 116 28 562 13 n/a n/a 0 774
2011 51 93 32 548 11 2 2 0 739
2012 62 125 30 603 16 5 5 0 846
2013 71 121 25 592 9 11 13 0 842
2014 76 126 17 649 14 8 31 0 921
2015 73 136 12 719 14 3 19 0 976
2016 56 100 10 636 12 3 22 0 839
2017 43 83 8 631 11 3 22 0 801
2018 44 98 8 635 8 3 18 0 814
2019 46 109 8 591 12 4 24 0 794
2020 45 109 7 566 12 3 27 0 769
2021 53 112 6 497 17 4 18 0 707
2022 57 129 7 469 9 5 11 0 687
2023 43 143 10 442 15 2 8 0 663

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hurley Ranch Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 613 26.5 23.1 90.7
2007 982 42.0 23.4 72
2008 910 39.0 23.3 29
2009 742 37.0 20.1 78.7
2010 774 36.0 21.5 88.9
2011 739 34.0 21.7 86.5
2012 846 36.0 23.5 99.6
2013 842 38.0 22.1 99.6
2014 921 39.5 23.3 99.7
2015 976 42.0 23.2 0
2016 839 31.0 27.0 99.6
2017 801 35.6 22.4 99.6
2018 814 36.0 22.6 84.9
2019 794 33.0 24.0 84.9
2020 769 34.0 22.6 60.9
2021 707 34.0 20.7 n/a
2022 687 42.0 16.3 60.8
2023 663 32.0 20.7 61.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hurley Ranch Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 613 26.5 23.1 90.7
2007 982 42.0 23.4 72
2008 910 39.0 23.3 29
2009 742 37.0 20.1 78.7
2010 774 36.0 21.5 88.9
2011 739 34.0 21.7 86.5
2012 846 36.0 23.5 99.6
2013 842 38.0 22.1 99.6
2014 921 39.5 23.3 99.7
2015 976 42.0 23.2 0
2016 839 31.0 27.0 99.6
2017 801 35.6 22.4 99.6
2018 814 36.0 22.6 84.9
2019 794 33.0 24.0 84.9
2020 769 34.0 22.6 60.9
2021 707 34.0 20.7 n/a
2022 687 42.0 16.3 60.8
2023 663 32.0 20.7 61.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hurley Ranch Elementary

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $294 (4.6%) $208 (3.2%) $797 (12.4%) $4,656 (72.2%) $1,294 (20.1%) $5,950 (92.2%) $6,453
2020 $274 (5.8%) $658 (14.0%) $1,205 (25.6%) $3,837 (81.6%) n/a $3,772 (80.2%) $4,704
2021 $933 (15.7%) $278 (4.7%) $2,144 (36.0%) $3,856 (64.7%) $890 (14.9%) $4,746 (79.7%) $5,957
2022 $1,284 (13.3%) $1,505 (15.6%) $4,073 (42.2%) $5,650 (58.6%) $1,209 (12.5%) $6,859 (71.1%) $9,648

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hurley Ranch Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 890th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 959th of 1245 Elementary schools
 8.6%
Ranks 592nd of 605 Middle schoolsRanks 720th of 854 Middle schools
 13.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students794663
 16.5%
African American109143
 31.2%
American Indian1215
 25%
Asian810
 25%
Hispanic591442
 25.2%
Pacific Islander42
 50%
White4643
 6.5%
Two or More Races248
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients84.9%61.8%
 23%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hurley Ranch Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 663 students attended Hurley Ranch Elementary.

Hurley Ranch Elementary ranks in the bottom 7.3% of Arizona middle schools.

Students who attend Hurley Ranch Elementary usually go on to attend Tolleson Union High School

Students at Hurley Ranch Elementary are 67% Hispanic, 22% African American, 6% White, 2% American Indian, 2% Asian, 1% Two or more races.


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