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Colorado City Unified District (4370) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 544 students in Colorado City Unified District (4370). This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Colorado City Unified District (4370) have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,470 Schools
# Students
544 Students
1,108,833 Students
# Teachers
28 Teachers
61,988 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Colorado City Unified District (4370), which is ranked within the top 50% of all 599 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70% has increased from 60-69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#177 out of 618 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
24%
Graduation Rate
70%
77.8%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)43.3%
41.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.66
% American Indian
2%
5%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
1%
49%
% Black
n/a
6%
% White
96%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,855 is higher than the state median of $14,457. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,434 is higher than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$16,030 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$15,378 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,855
$14,457
Spending / Student
$21,434
$13,869
Best Colorado City Unified District (4370) Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
185 E. University Ave.
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-9050
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-9050
Gr: PK-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
El Capitan Public School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
255 N. Cottonwood St.
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-9000
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-9000
Gr: 6-12 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Colorado City Unified District (4370)?
Colorado City Unified District (4370) manages 2 public schools serving 544 students.
What is the rank of Colorado City Unified District (4370)?
Colorado City Unified District (4370) is ranked #189 out of 599 school districts in Arizona (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Colorado City Unified District (4370)?
96% of Colorado City Unified District (4370) students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Colorado City Unified District (4370)?
Colorado City Unified District (4370) has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is Colorado City Unified District (4370)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,434 is higher than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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