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Schools in Doney Park · Flagstaff Unified District

Doney Park’s public schools outscore 60% of Arizona districts

The grade covers the public school district serving Doney Park, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. In Doney Park, 88% of each class finishes high school in four years, above the Arizona average (78%). Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Arizona, not nationally.

#64of 139 Arizona townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Arizona state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
33%
▼ 7 pts vs AZ 40%
2021–22
Math proficiency
27%
▼ 8 pts vs AZ 35%
2021–22
Graduate on time
88%
▲ 10 pts vs AZ 78%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$12.5K
▲ 2% vs AZ $12.3K
FY2024
Students per teacher
15.6
AZ 17.2 · smaller classes
Schools in town
2
5,116 students on the public path
In brief

Doney Park’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 69 Arizona towns with household incomes within a quarter of Doney Park’s, its schools beat 43%, lower than their 60% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 33% of tested students were proficient in reading and 27% in math, against 40% and 35% statewide; 98% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

88% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 78% across Arizona. Districts ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $12,505 per student, against $12,318 across Arizona (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then two middle and two high schools

Which school depends on the address at the later steps. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Northland Christian School (private) is in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Doney Park’s grade

B− Test scoresB+ Graduation

B: better than 60% of Arizona school districts, #64 of 139 Arizona towns. Graduation is above the Arizona average; test scores are below it.

Arizona school districts we grade (577)Better than 60%
Lower resultsHigher results
Arizona towns with similar household incomes (69)Better than 43%
A firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 4,418 test results and a graduating class of 828 wouldn’t change the letter. The tests are from spring 2022, when 98% of Doney Park’s students in the tested grades sat them (4,438 in math, 4,399 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Doney Park, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–6Sturgeon Cromer Elementary SchoolFlagstaff Unified DistrictC+
7–82 middle schoolsDepends on your addressC
9–122 high schoolsDepends on your addressC− to C+

Doney Park’s public schools are run by Flagstaff Unified District, which also serves Flagstaff. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Flagstaff Unified DistrictGrades PK–12 · 16 schools · 8,595 students · 15.6 per teacher (AZ 17.2)
$12,505AZ $12,318 · FY2024
B
Test scores · 2021–22

Well below the state in reading

Reading33%
State average 40.4% · 4399 students tested
Math27%
State average 34.8% · 4438 students tested

Doney Park vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Arizona towns that share Doney Park’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
Doney ParkBFlagstaff Unified District
FlagstaffBFlagstaff Unified District

Every school in Doney Park

6 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Arizona’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Doney Parkby address
Sturgeon Cromer Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · Flagstaff
C+
350 students13:1Rate it →
Also serving Doney Parkin other towns
Sinagua Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Flagstaff
C
1,013 students17:1Rate it →
Mount Elden Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Flagstaff
C
678 students15:1Rate it →
Flagstaff High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Flagstaff
C+
1,631 students19:1Rate it →
Coconino High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Flagstaff
C−
1,444 students18:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Northland Christian School
Grades K–12 · Flagstaff
Private · Religious
90 students8:1Rate it →

Questions about Doney Park’s schools

Are Doney Park’s schools good?

They sit near the middle of Arizona: the public schools Doney Park children attend outscore 60% of Arizona’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B Schools grade, #64 of 139 Arizona towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 43%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Doney Park in?

Flagstaff Unified District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 8,595 students in 16 schools (2024–25).

Where do Doney Park kids go to high school?

One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Flagstaff High School and Coconino High School.

What is Doney Park’s graduation rate?

88% of the class of 2023 in Flagstaff Unified District graduated in four years, against 78% across Arizona.

How much does Doney Park spend per student?

$12,505 in Flagstaff Unified District (FY2024), against $12,318 across Arizona. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Doney Park?

Yes: Northland Christian School (religious, grades K–12, 90 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Arizona. Stars are from neighbors.