Arizona Community Development Corporation (79947) School District

5704 E Grant Rd
Tucson, AZ 85712-2235
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Arizona Community Development Corporation (79947) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,031 students in Arizona Community Development Corporation (79947) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Arizona Community Development Corporation (79947) School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
2,031 Students
1,124,009 Students
# Teachers
n/a
50,048 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a

Student By Grade

District Rank

Arizona Community Development Corporation (79947) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 607 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#484 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
18%
35%
22%
40%
14%
24%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.66
% American Indian
1%
5%
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
67%
48%
% Black
9%
6%
% White
20%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,285 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,421. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,955 is less than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,285
$11,421
Spending / Student
$8,955
$11,323

Best Arizona Community Development Corporation (79947) School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
La Paloma Academy (Lakeside)
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8140 E Golf Links Rd
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 733-7373
Grades: K-8
| 866 students
Rank: #22.
La Paloma Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2050 N Wilmot Rd
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 721-4205
Grades: K-8
| 661 students
Rank: #33.
La Paloma Academy-south
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5660 S 12th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85715
(520) 807-9668
Grades: K-8
| 504 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Arizona Community Development Corporation (79947) School District?
Arizona Community Development Corporation (79947) School District manages 3 public schools serving 2,031 students.
What is the rank of Arizona Community Development Corporation (79947) School District?
Arizona Community Development Corporation (79947) School District is ranked #486 out of 607 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Arizona Community Development Corporation (79947) School District?
67% of Arizona Community Development Corporation (79947) School District students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is Arizona Community Development Corporation (79947) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,955 is less than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: KG-08
  • Enrollment: 2,031 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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