Bowie Unified District (4171)

315 W. 5th St.
Bowie, AZ 85605
(District boundaries shown in map)
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 73 students in Bowie Unified District (4171). This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Bowie Unified District (4171) have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,470 Schools
# Students
73 Students
1,108,833 Students
# Teachers
6 Teachers
61,988 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Bowie Unified District (4171), which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 599 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.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#608 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data

(21-22)
≤10%
35%

Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data

≤10%
40%

Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data

≤20%
24%
(21-22)
≥50%
77%
(2022-23)
44.6%
41.2%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.66

Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data

% American Indian
n/a
5%

Showing 1990–2004. View full 17-year historical data

% Asian
1%
3%

Showing 1999–2022. View full 26-year historical data

% Hispanic
81%
49%

Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data

% Black
n/a
6%
% White
18%
33%

Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $29,658 is higher than the state median of $14,457. The school district revenue/student has declined by 31% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $31,918 is higher than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$16,030 MM

Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data

Spending
$2 MM
$15,378 MM

Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data

Revenue / Student
$29,658
$14,457

Showing 2010–2023. View full 34-year historical data

Spending / Student
$31,918
$13,869

Showing 2010–2023. View full 34-year historical data

Best Bowie Unified District (4171) Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bowie High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
315w. 5th Street
Bowie, AZ 85605
(520) 847-2545
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Bowie Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
315 W. 5th Street
Bowie, AZ 85605
(520) 847-2545
Gr: PK-8 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Bowie Unified District (4171)?
Bowie Unified District (4171) manages 2 public schools serving 73 students.
What is the rank of Bowie Unified District (4171)?
Bowie Unified District (4171) is ranked #395 out of 599 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)?
81% of Bowie Unified District (4171) students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bowie Unified District (4171)?
Bowie Unified District (4171) has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is Bowie Unified District (4171)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $31,918 is higher than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 73 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in AZ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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