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Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,212 students in Tanque Verde Unified District (4408). This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% 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
4 Schools
2,470 Schools
# Students
2,212 Students
1,108,833 Students
# Teachers
132 Teachers
61,988 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Tanque Verde Unified District (4408), which is ranked within the top 20% 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 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#70 out of 618 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
24%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
77%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)32%
41.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.66
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
22%
49%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
6%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% White
71%
33%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,677 is higher than the state median of $14,457. The school district revenue/student has declined by 39% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,135 is higher than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$16,030 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$34 MM
$15,378 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$14,677
$14,457
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$15,135
$13,869
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tanque Verde Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2600 N Fennimore Ave
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 749-4244
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 749-4244
Gr: PK-6 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Tanque Verde High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4201 N Melpomene Way
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 760-0801
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 760-0801
Gr: 9-12 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Agua Caliente School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11420 E Limberlost Rd
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 749-2235
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 749-2235
Gr: PK-6 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Emily Gray Junior High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11150 E Tanque Verde Rd
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 749-3838
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 749-3838
Gr: 7-8 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tanque Verde Unified District (4408)?
Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) manages 4 public schools serving 2,212 students.
What is the rank of Tanque Verde Unified District (4408)?
Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) is ranked #71 out of 599 school districts in Arizona (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tanque Verde Unified District (4408)?
71% of Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tanque Verde Unified District (4408)?
Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is Tanque Verde Unified District (4408)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,135 is higher than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
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