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Arizona school districts face declining enrollment and rising costs, cutting instructional spending despite strong student performance.
Scottsdale, Chandler, and Mesa school districts in Arizona are facing declining enrollment and rising operational costs, leading to reduced instructional spending as a percentage of budgets.
Scottsdale’s instructional spending dropped slightly to 54.4% in 2025 despite a rise in dollar amounts, driven by higher plant operations costs.
Chandler hit a record low of 55.2% on classroom instruction, with rising facility expenses and stagnant student performance despite high teacher pay.
Mesa saw per-pupil instructional spending fall to $5,130, the lowest on record, amid a 7,809 student decline over five years and projected losses of 2,400 more by 2026-27.
All three districts are adjusting through closures, reconfigurations, and staff reductions, while maintaining above-average student performance in key subjects.
Los distritos escolares de Arizona se enfrentan a una disminución de la matrícula y al aumento de los costos, reduciendo el gasto en instrucción a pesar del fuerte rendimiento estudiantil.