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Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197) 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 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 449 students in Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197). This district's average pre testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Arizona.
Public Preschools in Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197) have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
6 Schools
849 Schools
# Students
1,381 Students
390,302 Students
# Teachers
108 Teachers
23,691 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197), 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 72% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#572 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
24%
Graduation Rate
72%
77.8%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)64.1%
41.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.04
0.64
% American Indian
98%
4%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
n/a
50%
% Black
n/a
6%
% White
1%
32%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,999 is higher than the state median of $14,465. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,472 is higher than the state median of $13,877. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$16,030 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$15,378 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,999
$14,465
Spending / Student
$20,472
$13,877
Best Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197) Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tsinaabaas Habitiin Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Hwy 89 2 Miles East Of Gap Tr
Tuba City, AZ 86045
(928) 283-1090
Tuba City, AZ 86045
(928) 283-1090
Gr: PK-5 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #22.
Dzil Libei Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
67 E Fir Street
Tuba City, AZ 86045
(928) 232-1080
Tuba City, AZ 86045
(928) 232-1080
Gr: PK-6 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: #33.
Tuba City Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Maple Street
Tuba City, AZ 86045
(928) 283-1020
Tuba City, AZ 86045
(928) 283-1020
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
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