Top Rankings
Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,612 students in Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458). This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458) have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (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
5 Schools
2,478 Schools
# Students
3,612 Students
1,110,658 Students
# Teachers
160 Teachers
62,141 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458), which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 601 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 90% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#398 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
24%
Graduation Rate
90%
77%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)40.6%
41.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.05
0.66
% American Indian
n/a
5%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
98%
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 $9,792 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,558. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,585 is less than the state median of $11,459. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$38 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,792
$11,558
Spending / Student
$10,585
$11,459
Best Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458) Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
San Cayetano Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1412 W Frontage Rd
Rio Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 375-8300
Rio Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 375-8300
Gr: K-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Coatimundi Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
490 Avenida Coatimundi
Rio Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 375-8300
Rio Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 375-8300
Gr: 6-8 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Mountain View School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1374 W Frontage Rd
Rio Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 375-8401
Rio Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 375-8401
Gr: K-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Rio Rico High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
590 N. Camino Galindo
Rio Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 375-8700
Rio Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 375-8700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,397 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Calabasas School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1374 W Frontage Rd
Rio Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 375-8600
Rio Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 375-8600
Gr: PK-8 | 917 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458)?
Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458) manages 5 public schools serving 3,612 students.
What is the rank of Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458)?
Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458) is ranked #406 out of 601 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 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458)?
98% of Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458) students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458)?
Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458) has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,585 is less than the state median of $11,459. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
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