Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458)

1374 W Frontage Rd
Rio Rico, AZ 85648-6377
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

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 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,621 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 66% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,470 Schools
# Students
3,621 Students
1,123,267 Students
# Teachers
169 Teachers
50,033 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

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.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#398 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
18%
34%
29%
40%
18%
24%
90%
77%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.06
0.66
% American Indian
n/a
5%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
97%
48%
% Black
1%
6%
% White
2%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $9,768 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,429. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,558 is less than the state median of $11,331. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$38 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,768
$11,429
Spending / Student
$10,558
$11,331

Best Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458) Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
San Cayetano Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1412 W Frontage Rd
Rio Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 375-8300
Gr: K-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Coatimundi Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
490 Avenida Coatimundi
Rio Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 375-8800
Gr: 6-8 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Mountain View School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1374 W Frontage Rd
Rio Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 375-8401
Gr: K-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Rio Rico High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
590 N. Camino Galindo
Rio Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 375-8700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,403 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Calabasas School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1374 W Frontage Rd
Rio Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 375-8600
Gr: PK-8 | 982 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
590 Camino Lito Galindo
Rio Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 375-8700
Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458)?
Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458) manages 6 public schools serving 3,621 students.
What is the rank of Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458)?
Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458) is ranked #407 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)?
97% of Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458) students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
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 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,558 is less than the state median of $11,331. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,621 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 90% (Top 10% in AZ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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