Top Rankings
Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,043 students in Sierra Vista Unified District (4175). This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
11 Schools
2,478 Schools
# Students
4,043 Students
1,110,658 Students
# Teachers
210 Teachers
62,141 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Sierra Vista Unified District (4175), which is ranked within the top 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 93% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#210 out of 618 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
24%
Graduation Rate
93%
77%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)54.3%
41.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.66
% American Indian
1%
5%
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
42%
49%
% Black
5%
6%
% White
41%
33%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,525 is higher than the state median of $11,558. The school district revenue/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,967 is higher than the state median of $11,459. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$51 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$48 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,525
$11,558
Spending / Student
$11,967
$11,459
Best Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Huachuca Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3228 Saint Andrews Dr
Sierra Vista, AZ 85650
(520) 515-2960
Sierra Vista, AZ 85650
(520) 515-2960
Gr: K-6 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Svusd Aoi
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5225 E Buena School Blvd
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2901
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2901
Gr: K-12
Rank: #33.
Pueblo Del Sol Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5130 Paseo Las Palmas
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2970
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2970
Gr: K-6 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Bella Vista Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
801 N Lenzner Ave
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2940
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2940
Gr: K-6 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #55.
Buena High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5225 E Buena School Blvd
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2800
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2800
Gr: 7-12 | 1,715 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #66.
Village Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
905 El Camino Real
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2990
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2990
Gr: K-6 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #77.
Joyce Clark Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1045 S Lenzner Ave
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2930
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2930
Gr: K-8 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #88.
Town & Country Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1313 S Lenzner Ave
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2980
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2980
Gr: PK-6 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #99.
Carmichael Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
701 N Carmichael Ave
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2950
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2950
Gr: PK-6 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
701 N Carmichael Ave
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2950
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2950
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sierra Vista Unified District (4175)?
Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) manages 11 public schools serving 4,043 students.
What is the rank of Sierra Vista Unified District (4175)?
Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) is ranked #211 out of 601 school districts in Arizona (top 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 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sierra Vista Unified District (4175)?
42% of Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sierra Vista Unified District (4175)?
Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is Sierra Vista Unified District (4175)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,967 is higher than the state median of $11,459. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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