Pima Unified District (4220) School District

192 E. 200 S.
Pima, AZ 85543
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,080 students in Pima Unified District (4220) 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 Pima Unified District (4220) School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% 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
4 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
1,080 Students
1,124,009 Students
# Teachers
75 Teachers
50,048 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Pima Unified District (4220) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 607 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 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#397 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
24%
35%
28%
40%
18%
24%
85-89%
77%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.66
% American Indian
1%
5%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
30%
48%
% Black
1%
6%
% White
67%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,351 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,421. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,085 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,351
$11,421
Spending / Student
$13,085
$11,323

Best Pima Unified District (4220) School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gila Valley Learning Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
170 S. Main Street
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 387-8015
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students
Rank: #22.
Pima High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
131 S. Main
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 387-8151
Grades: 9-12
| 351 students
Rank: #33.
Pima Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
131 S. Main Street
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 387-8051
Grades: K-6
| 518 students
Rank: #44.
Pima Junior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
192 E. 200 S.
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 387-8101
Grades: 7-8
| 192 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Pima Unified District (4220) School District?
Pima Unified District (4220) School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,080 students.
What is the rank of Pima Unified District (4220) School District?
Pima Unified District (4220) School District is ranked #387 out of 607 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Pima Unified District (4220) School District?
67% of Pima Unified District (4220) School District students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 1% 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) School District?
Pima Unified District (4220) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Pima Unified District (4220) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,085 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 1,080 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50% in AZ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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