Douglas Unified District (4174) School District

1132 E 12th St
Douglas, AZ 85607-2337
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Douglas Unified District (4174) 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 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,898 students in Douglas Unified District (4174) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Douglas Unified District (4174) School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,475 Schools
# Students
3,898 Students
1,138,545 Students
# Teachers
187 Teachers
50,929 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

District Rank

Douglas Unified District (4174) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 626 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 78% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#429 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Douglas Unified District (4174)  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
19%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Douglas Unified District (4174)  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Douglas Unified District (4174)  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
17%
24%
78%
77%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Douglas Unified District (4174)  School District and public school graduation rate of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.05
0.65
# American Indian Students
5 Students
55,502 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
5%
# Asian Students
8 Students
34,064 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
3,809 Students
531,885 Students
% Hispanic Students
98%
47%
# Black Students
17 Students
63,778 Students
% Black Students
n/a
6%
# White Students
59 Students
404,676 Students
% White Students
2%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,238 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
44,308 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
98
16,629
# Students in K Grade:
230
80,016
# Students in 1st Grade:
239
79,729
# Students in 2nd Grade:
260
82,835
# Students in 3rd Grade:
261
82,808
# Students in 4th Grade:
242
82,681
# Students in 5th Grade:
265
83,727
# Students in 6th Grade:
266
84,540
# Students in 7th Grade:
285
88,450
# Students in 8th Grade:
303
92,000
# Students in 9th Grade:
465
94,964
# Students in 10th Grade:
378
90,488
# Students in 11th Grade:
318
86,306
# Students in 12th Grade:
288
92,939
# Ungraded Students:
-
433

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $9,617 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,275. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,970 is less than the state median of $11,178. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$38 MM
$12,837 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Douglas Unified District (4174)  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$35 MM
$12,727 MM
This chart displays total spending of Douglas Unified District (4174)  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$9,617
$11,275
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Douglas Unified District (4174)  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$8,970
$11,178
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Douglas Unified District (4174)  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Douglas Unified District (4174) School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Douglas High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1500 E 15th St
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-3462
Grades: 9-12
| 1,449 students
Rank: #22.
Clawson School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1235 E 7th St
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-8466
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
Rank: #33.
Stevenson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 E 11th St
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 634-2442
Grades: PK-5
| 404 students
Rank: #44.
Joe Carlson Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 N Louis Ave
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 805-4400
Grades: PK-6
| 429 students
Rank: #55.
Paul H Huber Jr High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1650 N Washington Ave
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-2840
Grades: 6-8
| 444 students
Rank: #66.
Sarah Marley School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
735 E 7th St
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-2447
Grades: PK-5
| 285 students
Rank: #77.
Faras Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
410 W. Fir Avenue
Douglas, AZ 85608
(520) 364-8461
Grades: K-5
| 157 students
Rank: #88.
Ray Borane Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
840 E 12th St
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-2461
Grades: 6-8
| 410 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Learning Center
1100 E 15th St
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-2447
Grades: PK
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Douglas Unified District (4174) School District?
Douglas Unified District (4174) School District manages 9 public schools serving 3,898 students.
What is the rank of Douglas Unified District (4174) School District?
Douglas Unified District (4174) School District is ranked #428 out of 626 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 Douglas Unified District (4174) School District?
98% of Douglas Unified District (4174) School District students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Douglas Unified District (4174) School District?
Douglas Unified District (4174) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Douglas Unified District (4174) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,970 is less than the state median of $11,178. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,898 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 78% (Btm 50% in AZ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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