Top Rankings
Pima Unified District (4220) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,033 students in Pima Unified District (4220). This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Pima Unified District (4220) have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,470 Schools
# Students
1,033 Students
1,108,833 Students
# Teachers
61 Teachers
61,988 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pima Unified District (4220), 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 92% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#319 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
24%
Graduation Rate
92%
77.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)29.8%
41.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.66
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
38%
49%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
6%
Showing 2005–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
58%
33%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,838 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,457. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,686 is less than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$16,030 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$12 MM
$15,378 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$11,838
$14,457
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$11,686
$13,869
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Pima Unified District (4220) Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gila Valley Learning Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
170 S. Main Street
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 387-8015
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 387-8015
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Pima High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
131 S. Main
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 387-8151
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 387-8151
Gr: 9-12 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Pima Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
131 S. Main Street
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 387-8051
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 387-8051
Gr: K-6 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Pima Junior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
192 E. 200 S.
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 387-8101
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 387-8101
Gr: 7-8 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pima Unified District (4220)?
Pima Unified District (4220) manages 4 public schools serving 1,033 students.
What is the rank of Pima Unified District (4220)?
Pima Unified District (4220) is ranked #350 out of 599 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pima Unified District (4220)?
58% of Pima Unified District (4220) students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pima Unified District (4220)?
Pima Unified District (4220) has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is Pima Unified District (4220)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,686 is less than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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