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Sunnyside Unified District (4407) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 14,569 students in Sunnyside Unified District (4407) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Sunnyside Unified District (4407) School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
22 Schools
2,474 Schools
# Students
14,569 Students
1,138,767 Students
# Teachers
775 Teachers
50,952 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Sunnyside Unified District (4407) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 626 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 73% has decreased from 76% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#526 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
24%
Graduation Rate
73%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.65
# American Indian Students
387 Students
55,502 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
5%
# Asian Students
46 Students
34,064 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
13,125 Students
531,885 Students
% Hispanic Students
90%
47%
# Black Students
369 Students
63,778 Students
% Black Students
3%
6%
# White Students
474 Students
404,676 Students
% White Students
3%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
4,238 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
163 Students
44,308 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
168
16,629
# Students in K Grade:
941
80,030
# Students in 1st Grade:
987
79,741
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,035
82,861
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,058
82,839
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,058
82,714
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,062
83,758
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,132
84,556
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,187
88,482
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,289
92,027
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,221
94,964
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,351
90,488
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,146
86,306
# Students in 12th Grade:
934
92,939
# Ungraded Students:
-
433
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,723 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,273. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,856 is less than the state median of $11,176. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$142 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$129 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,723
$11,273
Spending / Student
$8,856
$11,176
Best Sunnyside Unified District (4407) School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gallego Primary Fine Arts Magnet
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6200 S Hemisphere Pl
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3000
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3000
Grades: K-3
| 518 students
Rank: #22.
Elvira Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
250 W Elvira Rd
Tucson, AZ 85756
(520) 545-2800
Tucson, AZ 85756
(520) 545-2800
Grades: K-6
| 613 students
Rank: #33.
Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3700 E Alvord Rd
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-4700
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-4700
Grades: 4-8
| 840 students
Rank: #44.
Los Amigos Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2200 E Drexel Rd
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3200
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3200
Grades: K-6
| 604 students
Rank: #55.
Desert View High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4101 E Valencia Rd
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-5100
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 2,030 students
Rank: #66.
Sunnyside High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1725 E Bilby Rd
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-5300
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,170 students
Rank: #77.
Star Academic High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5093 S Liberty Ave
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2300
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2300
Grades: 6-12
| 276 students
Rank: #88.
Craycroft Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5455 E. Littletown Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2600
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 556 students
Rank: #99.
Esperanza Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2353 E Bantam Rd
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2900
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2900
Grades: K-6
| 482 students
Rank: #1010.
Rivera Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5102 S Cherry Ave
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3900
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3900
Grades: K-6
| 445 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5495 S Liberty Ave
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3100
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3100
Grades: K-6
| 537 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Mission Manor Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 W Santa Rosa St
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3500
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3500
Grades: PK-6
| 521 students
Rank: #1313.
Sunnyside Online Success Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2238 E Ginter Rd
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2064
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2064
Grades: K-12
| 351 students
Rank: #1414.
Summit View Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1900 E Summit St
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3800
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3800
Grades: K-6
| 394 students
Rank: #1515.
Los Ninos Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5445 S Alvernon Way
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3300
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3300
Grades: PK-6
| 412 students
Rank: #1616.
Santa Clara Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6910 S Santa Clara Ave
Tucson, AZ 85756
(520) 545-3700
Tucson, AZ 85756
(520) 545-3700
Grades: K-6
| 441 students
Rank: #1717.
Billy Lane Lauffer Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5385 E Littletown Rd
Tucson, AZ 85756
(520) 545-4900
Tucson, AZ 85756
(520) 545-4900
Grades: 5-8
| 441 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Apollo Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
265 West Nebraska Street
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-4500
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-4500
Grades: 6-8
| 550 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Challenger Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 E Elvira Rd
Tucson, AZ 85756
(520) 545-4600
Tucson, AZ 85756
(520) 545-4600
Grades: 6-8
| 719 students
Rank: #2020.
Drexel Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 E Drexel Rd
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2700
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2700
Grades: PK-6
| 463 students
Rank: #2121.
Sierra 2-8 School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5801 S Del Moral Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-4800
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-4800
Grades: 2-8
| 868 students
Rank: n/an/a
5702 S Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3600
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3600
Grades: PK-2
| 338 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sunnyside Unified District (4407) School District?
Sunnyside Unified District (4407) School District manages 22 public schools serving 14,569 students.
What is the rank of Sunnyside Unified District (4407) School District?
Sunnyside Unified District (4407) School District is ranked #537 out of 626 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sunnyside Unified District (4407) School District?
90% of Sunnyside Unified District (4407) School District students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sunnyside Unified District (4407) School District?
Sunnyside Unified District (4407) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Sunnyside Unified District (4407) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,856 is less than the state median of $11,176. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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