How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Mesa Unified District (4235) | Payson Unified District (4209) |
|---|---|---|
| Location | MESA, Arizona | PAYSON, Arizona |
| Total Enrollment | 58,343 | 2,318 |
| Number of Schools | 77 | 4 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Mesa Unified District (4235) | Payson Unified District (4209) |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,766 | $12,649 |
| Federal Revenue | 18.1% | 15.7% |
| State Revenue | 44.5% | 33.2% |
| Local Revenue | 37.4% | 51.2% |
Mesa Unified District (4235)
Federal State Local
Payson Unified District (4209)
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Mesa Unified District (4235) | Payson Unified District (4209) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36.3% | 63.5% |
| African American | 4.8% | 0.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48.5% | 27.9% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3.9% | 2.9% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.7% | 4.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 44.3% | 46.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Mesa Unified District (4235) | Payson Unified District (4209) |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 92 | — |
| Schools with AP | 6 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 389.1:1 | 444.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 48.3% | 66.4% |
School Types
Mesa Unified District (4235)
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Payson Unified District (4209)
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.