For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 306 students in Superior Unified School District (4440). This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Superior Unified School District (4440) have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% 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
2 Schools
2,470 Schools
# Students
306 Students
1,108,833 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
61,988 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Superior Unified School District (4440), which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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
#491 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
77%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)55.5%
41.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.66
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
5%
Showing 2009–2020. View full 30-year historical data
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
84%
49%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
1%
6%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 24-year historical data
% White
15%
33%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,520 is higher than the state median of $14,457. The school district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,725 is higher than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$16,030 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$5 MM
$15,378 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$16,520
$14,457
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$16,725
$13,869
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Superior Unified School District (4440) Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John F Kennedy School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Sunset Dr
Superior, AZ 85273
(520) 689-3000
Superior, AZ 85273
(520) 689-3000
Gr: PK-6 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Superior Junior/senior High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 W Panther Dr
Superior, AZ 85173
(520) 689-3000
Superior, AZ 85173
(520) 689-3000
Gr: 7-12 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Superior Unified School District (4440)?
Superior Unified School District (4440) manages 2 public schools serving 306 students.
What is the rank of Superior Unified School District (4440)?
Superior Unified School District (4440) is ranked #541 out of 599 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Superior Unified School District (4440)?
84% of Superior Unified School District (4440) students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Superior Unified School District (4440)?
Superior Unified School District (4440) has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is Superior Unified School District (4440)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,725 is higher than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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