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Nogales Unified District (4457) 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 11 public schools serving 5,514 students in Nogales Unified District (4457) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Nogales Unified District (4457) School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% 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
11 Schools
2,475 Schools
# Students
5,514 Students
1,138,545 Students
# Teachers
269 Teachers
50,929 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Nogales Unified District (4457) 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 88% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#323 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
24%
Graduation Rate
88%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.02
0.65
# American Indian Students
n/a
55,502 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
5%
# Asian Students
27 Students
34,064 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
5,465 Students
531,885 Students
% Hispanic Students
99%
47%
# Black Students
5 Students
63,778 Students
% Black Students
n/a
6%
# White Students
15 Students
404,676 Students
% White Students
n/a
35%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,238 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2 Students
44,308 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
11
16,629
# Students in K Grade:
360
80,016
# Students in 1st Grade:
331
79,729
# Students in 2nd Grade:
350
82,835
# Students in 3rd Grade:
362
82,808
# Students in 4th Grade:
372
82,681
# Students in 5th Grade:
420
83,727
# Students in 6th Grade:
373
84,540
# Students in 7th Grade:
438
88,450
# Students in 8th Grade:
469
92,000
# Students in 9th Grade:
691
94,964
# Students in 10th Grade:
484
90,488
# Students in 11th Grade:
434
86,306
# Students in 12th Grade:
419
92,939
# Ungraded Students:
-
433
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,527 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 $9,696 is less than the state median of $11,178. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$53 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$54 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,527
$11,275
Spending / Student
$9,696
$11,178
Best Nogales Unified District (4457) School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pierson High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
451 N. Arroyo Blvd
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0915
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0915
Grades: 9-12
| 142 students
Rank: #22.
Robert Bracker Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
121 Camino Diez Mandamientos
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 377-2886
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 377-2886
Grades: K-5
| 267 students
Rank: #33.
Francisco Vasquez De Coronado Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2301 N Al Harrison Rd
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 377-2885
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 377-2885
Grades: K-5
| 502 students
Rank: #44.
Nogales High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1905 N Apache Blvd
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 377-2021
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 377-2021
Grades: 9-12
| 1,800 students
Rank: #55.
Desert Shadows Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
340 Blvd. Del Rey David
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 377-2646
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 377-2646
Grades: 6-8
| 722 students
Rank: #66.
Challenger Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
901 E Calle Mayer
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 377-0544
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 377-0544
Grades: K-5
| 365 students
Rank: #77.
Mary L Welty Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1050 W Cimarron St
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0880
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0880
Grades: K-5
| 343 students
Rank: #88.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
652 N Tyler Ave
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0870
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0870
Grades: PK-5
| 403 students
Rank: #99.
Nusd Online
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
451 N Arroyo Blvd
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0915
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0915
Grades: K-12
| 135 students
Rank: #1010.
Wade Carpenter Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
595 W Kino St
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0820
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0820
Grades: 6-8
| 541 students
Rank: #1111.
A J Mitchell Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
855 N Bautista St
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0840
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0840
Grades: K-5
| 294 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Nogales Unified District (4457) School District?
Nogales Unified District (4457) School District manages 11 public schools serving 5,514 students.
What is the rank of Nogales Unified District (4457) School District?
Nogales Unified District (4457) School District is ranked #321 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 Nogales Unified District (4457) School District?
99% of Nogales Unified District (4457) School District students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Nogales Unified District (4457) School District?
Nogales Unified District (4457) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Nogales Unified District (4457) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,696 is less than the state median of $11,178. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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