For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 58 students in Bowie Unified District (4171) 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 Bowie Unified District (4171) School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% 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
2 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
58 Students
1,124,009 Students
# Teachers
5 Teachers
50,048 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bowie Unified District (4171) 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.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#594 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.66
% American Indian
n/a
5%
% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
74%
48%
% Black
n/a
6%
% White
22%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,638 is higher than the state median of $11,421. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $36,207 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,638
$11,421
Spending / Student
$36,207
$11,323
Best Bowie Unified District (4171) School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bowie High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
315w. 5th Street
Bowie, AZ 85605
(520) 847-2545
Bowie, AZ 85605
(520) 847-2545
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students
Rank: #22.
Bowie Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
315 W. 5th Street
Bowie, AZ 85605
(520) 847-2545
Bowie, AZ 85605
(520) 847-2545
Grades: PK-8
| 39 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bowie Unified District (4171) School District?
Bowie Unified District (4171) School District manages 2 public schools serving 58 students.
What is the rank of Bowie Unified District (4171) School District?
Bowie Unified District (4171) School District is ranked #439 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Bowie Unified District (4171) School District?
74% of Bowie Unified District (4171) School District students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bowie Unified District (4171) School District?
Bowie Unified District (4171) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Bowie Unified District (4171) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $36,207 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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