Duncan Unified District (4228)

108 Stadium Ave
Duncan, AZ 85534
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 374 students in Duncan Unified District (4228). This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Duncan Unified District (4228) have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,470 Schools
# Students
374 Students
1,123,267 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
50,033 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Duncan Unified District (4228), which is ranked within the top 50% of all 601 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 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#240 out of 618 school districts
(Top 50%)
27%
34%
40-44%
40%
15-19%
24%
(21-22)
≥80%
77%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.39
0.66
% American Indian
1%
5%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
20%
48%
% Black
n/a
6%
% White
76%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,455 is higher than the state median of $11,429. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,193 is less than the state median of $11,331. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,455
$11,429
Spending / Student
$11,193
$11,331

Best Duncan Unified District (4228) Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Duncan Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1 Mc Grath Ave.
Duncan, AZ 85534
(928) 359-2054
Gr: PK-8 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Duncan High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
108 Stadium Street
Duncan, AZ 85534
(928) 359-2474
Gr: 9-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Duncan Unified District (4228)?
Duncan Unified District (4228) manages 2 public schools serving 374 students.
What is the rank of Duncan Unified District (4228)?
Duncan Unified District (4228) is ranked #264 out of 601 school districts in Arizona (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Duncan Unified District (4228)?
76% of Duncan Unified District (4228) students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Duncan Unified District (4228)?
Duncan Unified District (4228) has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Duncan Unified District (4228)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,193 is less than the state median of $11,331. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 374 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in AZ)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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