Pima Unified School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 4 public schools in Pima Unified School District, serving 749 students. Pima Unified School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Arizona.
Public schools in Pima Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Arizona public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
The top ranked public schools in Pima Unified School District are Gila Valley Learning Center, Pima High School and Pima Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is less than the Arizona public school average of 19:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Pima Unified School District |
| School District Website | http://www.pimaschools.org |
| School District Phone Number | (928) 387-8002 |
| School District Grades Offered | KG - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (AZ) |
| # of Schools | 4 Schools | 2,380 Schools |
| # of Students | 749 Students | 1,117,458 Students |
| # of Teachers | 41 Teachers | 47,820 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 |
District Comparison
Pima Unified School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 641 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (AZ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #438 out of 645 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 44% |
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Graduation Rate | 80-89% | 78% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.65 |
| # of American Indian Students | 5 Students | 62,127 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 1% | 6% |
| # of Asian Students | 1 Student | 32,009 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 3% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 190 Students | 502,895 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 25% | 45% |
| # of Black Students | 7 Students | 59,348 Students |
| % Black Students | 1% | 5% |
| # of White Students | 522 Students | 422,489 Students |
| % White Students | 70% | 38% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 4,017 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 24 Students | 34,453 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 3% | 3% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | 12,779 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 44 | 80,903 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 47 | 81,467 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 49 | 82,195 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 52 | 85,836 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 62 | 88,944 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 63 | 89,621 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 71 | 88,369 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 72 | 87,282 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 63 | 86,947 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 63 | 86,190 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 62 | 84,165 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 50 | 78,432 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 51 | 83,999 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 329 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $8,455 in this school district is less than the state median of $10,250. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,028 is less than the state median of $9,802. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (AZ) |
| Total Revenue | $6 MM | $4 MM |
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| Spending | $6 MM | $3 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $8,455 | $10,250 |
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| Revenue / Student | $8,028 | $9,802 |
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Pima Unified School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Gila Valley Learning Center Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:7/Top 50%170 S. Main Street10
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 387-8015
Grades: 9-12 | 17 students
- Pima High School Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%Rank:7/Top 50%131 S. Main10
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 387-8150
Grades: 9-12 | 209 students
- Pima Elementary School Math: 30% | Reading: 36%Rank:4/Bottom 50%131 S. Main Street10
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 387-8002
Grades: K-6 | 388 students
- Pima Junior High School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:4/Bottom 50%192 E. 200 S.10
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 387-8100
Grades: 7-8 | 135 students
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