Tanque Verde Unified District (4408)

2300 N Tanque Verde Loop Rd Bl
Tucson, AZ 85749-9786
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

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 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,211 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 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,470 Schools
# Students
2,211 Students
1,123,267 Students
# Teachers
136 Teachers
50,033 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Tanque Verde Unified District (4408), which is ranked within the top 20% 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 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#70 out of 618 school districts
(Top 20%)
60%
34%
64%
40%
36%
24%
(21-22)
≥95%
77%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.66
% American Indian
1%
5%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
22%
48%
% Black
n/a
6%
% White
72%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $9,586 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,429. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,298 is less than the state median of $11,331. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,586
$11,429
Spending / Student
$9,298
$11,331

Best Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tanque Verde Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2600 N Fennimore Ave
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 749-4244
Gr: PK-6 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Tanque Verde High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4201 N Melpomene Way
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 760-0801
Gr: 9-12 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Agua Caliente School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11420 E Limberlost Rd
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 749-2235
Gr: PK-6 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Emily Gray Junior High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11150 E Tanque Verde Rd
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 749-3838
Gr: 7-8 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Tanque Verde Unified District (4408)?
Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) manages 4 public schools serving 2,211 students.
What is the rank of Tanque Verde Unified District (4408)?
Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) is ranked #71 out of 601 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)?
72% 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, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tanque Verde Unified District (4408)?
Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Tanque Verde Unified District (4408)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,298 is less than the state median of $11,331. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,211 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in AZ)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 36% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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