Top Rankings
Coolidge Unified District (4442) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,063 students in Coolidge Unified District (4442). This district's average elementary testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Arizona.
Public Elementary Schools in Coolidge Unified District (4442) have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,639 Schools
# Students
2,815 Students
752,250 Students
# Teachers
156 Teachers
43,921 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Coolidge Unified District (4442), 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 69% has decreased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#514 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
24%
Graduation Rate
69%
77.8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)49.5%
41.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.66
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
9%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2007–2016. View full 28-year historical data
% Hispanic
54%
48%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
10%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
19%
33%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 12-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,823 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,457. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,003 is less than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$16,030 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$34 MM
$15,378 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$12,823
$14,457
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$12,003
$13,869
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Coolidge Unified District (4442) Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heartland Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1667 W Caroline St
Coolidge, AZ 85128
(520) 424-2100
Coolidge, AZ 85128
(520) 424-2100
Gr: K-6 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
West Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
460 S 7th St
Coolidge, AZ 85128
(520) 723-2703
Coolidge, AZ 85128
(520) 723-2703
Gr: PK-6 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Coolidge Jr. High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 N 9th St
Coolidge, AZ 85128
(520) 723-2305
Coolidge, AZ 85128
(520) 723-2305
Gr: 6-8 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Coolidge Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
450 N Arizona Blvd
Coolidge, AZ 85128
(520) 723-2115
Coolidge, AZ 85128
(520) 723-2115
Gr: K-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 106:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #55.
Coolidge Alternative Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
450 N Arizona Blvd
Coolidge, AZ 85128
(520) 723-2115
Coolidge, AZ 85128
(520) 723-2115
Gr: 6-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
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