Florence Unified School District (4437)

1000 S Main St
Florence, AZ 85132-8132
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Florence Unified School District (4437) 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 2024 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 9,654 students in Florence Unified School District (4437). This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Florence Unified School District (4437) have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Arizona public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
15 Schools
2,474 Schools
# Students
9,654 Students
1,138,681 Students
# Teachers
510 Teachers
50,929 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

District Rank

Florence Unified School District (4437), which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 602 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#447 out of 610 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Florence Unified School District (4437), with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
16%
32%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Florence Unified School District (4437) and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of AZ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
24%
39%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florence Unified School District (4437) and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of AZ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
87%
76%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Florence Unified School District (4437) and public school graduation rate of AZ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.65
# American Indian Students
200 Students
55,502 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
5%
# Asian Students
131 Students
34,069 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
3,882 Students
531,904 Students
% Hispanic Students
40%
47%
# Black Students
715 Students
63,785 Students
% Black Students
8%
6%
# White Students
4,335 Students
404,765 Students
% White Students
45%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
80 Students
4,238 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
311 Students
44,324 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
202
16,629
# Students in K Grade:
589
80,037
# Students in 1st Grade:
523
79,753
# Students in 2nd Grade:
620
82,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
639
82,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
660
82,687
# Students in 5th Grade:
678
83,739
# Students in 6th Grade:
646
84,560
# Students in 7th Grade:
789
88,467
# Students in 8th Grade:
837
92,012
# Students in 9th Grade:
910
94,964
# Students in 10th Grade:
867
90,488
# Students in 11th Grade:
888
86,306
# Students in 12th Grade:
805
92,939
# Ungraded Students:
1
433

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $9,462 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,274. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,254 is less than the state median of $11,177. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$91 MM
$12,837 MM
This chart display total revenue of Florence Unified School District (4437) and median value from total revenues of all school districts in AZ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$89 MM
$12,727 MM
This chart display total spending of Florence Unified School District (4437) and median value from total spendings of all school districts in AZ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$9,462
$11,274
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Florence Unified School District (4437) and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in AZ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$9,254
$11,177
This chart display average spending per public school student in Florence Unified School District (4437) and average spending per public school student of all school districts in AZ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Florence Unified School District (4437) Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy
Math: 26% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
35900 N Charbray Dr
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 987-7600
Grades: K-8
| 674 students
Rank: #22.
Skyline Ranch Elementary School
Math: 21% | Reading: 30%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1084 San Tan Hills Dr
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 888-7520
Grades: PK-8
| 560 students
Rank: #33.
Anthem Elementary School
Math: 17% | Reading: 30%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2700 N. Anthem Way
Florence, AZ 85132
(520) 723-6400
Grades: PK-9
| 977 students
Rank: #44.
Walker Butte K-8
Math: 22% | Reading: 23%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
29697 N Desert Willow Blvd
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 987-5360
Grades: PK-8
| 672 students
Rank: #55.
Florence K-8
Math: 17% | Reading: 23%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
460 S. Park Street
Florence, AZ 85132
(520) 868-3540
Grades: PK-8
| 708 students
Rank: #66.
Copper Basin
Math: 16% | Reading: 23%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
28682 N Main St
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 888-7500
Grades: PK-8
| 614 students
Rank: #77.
Poston Butte High School
Math: 15% | Reading: 22%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
32375 N Gantzel Rd
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 474-6100
Grades: 7-12
| 1,434 students
Rank: #88.
San Tan Heights Elementary School
Math: 15% | Reading: 20%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2500 W San Tan Heights Blvd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 888-7555
Grades: PK-8
| 798 students
Rank: #99.
Florence Virtual Academy
Math: 9% | Reading: 23%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
225 S. Orlando Street
Florence, AZ 85132
(602) 222-3333
Grades: K-12
| 323 students
Rank: #1010.
San Tan Foothills High School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1255 W Silverdale Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 474-6240
Grades: 7-12
| 908 students
Rank: #1111.
Magma Ranch K8 School
Math: 9% | Reading: 17%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10980 E. Desert Mountain Boule
Florence, AZ 85132
(520) 868-7300
Grades: PK-8
| 795 students
Rank: #1212.
Summit School
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
225 South Orlando Street
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 474-6170
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
Rank: #1313.
Mountain Vista Academy
Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
225 S. Orlando Street
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 474-6170
Grades: PK-12
| 209 students
Rank: #1414.
Florence High School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 S Main St
Florence, AZ 85132
(520) 866-3560
Grades: 7-12
| 815 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Learning Center
Special Education School
29895 N Desert Willow Blvd
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 987-5378
Grades: PK-K
| 167 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Florence Unified School District (4437)?
Florence Unified School District (4437) manages 15 public schools serving 9,654 students.
What is the rank of Florence Unified School District (4437)?
Florence Unified School District (4437) is ranked #451 out of 602 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Florence Unified School District (4437)?
45% of Florence Unified School District (4437) students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Florence Unified School District (4437)?
Florence Unified School District (4437) has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Florence Unified School District (4437)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,254 is less than the state median of $11,177. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 15 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 9,654 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : 87% (Top 30% in AZ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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