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Santa Cruz Elementary District (4459) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 131 students in Santa Cruz Elementary District (4459). This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
Public School in Santa Cruz Elementary District (4459) have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
1 School
2,470 Schools
# Students
131 Students
1,108,833 Students
# Teachers
9 Teachers
61,988 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Santa Cruz Elementary District (4459), which is ranked within the top 20% 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#104 out of 618 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
24%
Graduation Rate
(16-17)≥80%
78%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)32.2%
41.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.66
% American Indian
n/a
5%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
97%
49%
% Black
n/a
6%
% White
2%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,763 is higher than the state median of $14,457. The school district revenue/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $502,137 is higher than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has grown by 1909% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$16,030 MM
Spending
$66 MM
$15,378 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,763
$14,457
Spending / Student
$502,137
$13,869
Best Santa Cruz Elementary District (4459) Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Little Red Schoolhouse
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7 Duquesne Rd
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0737
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0737
Gr: PK-8 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Santa Cruz Elementary District (4459)?
Santa Cruz Elementary District (4459) manages 1 public schools serving 131 students.
What is the rank of Santa Cruz Elementary District (4459)?
Santa Cruz Elementary District (4459) is ranked #113 out of 599 school districts in Arizona (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Cruz Elementary District (4459)?
97% of Santa Cruz Elementary District (4459) students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Santa Cruz Elementary District (4459)?
Santa Cruz Elementary District (4459) has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is Santa Cruz Elementary District (4459)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $502,137 is higher than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has grown by 1909% over four school years.
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