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Tucson Unified District (4403) 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 school year, there are 90 public schools serving 42,002 students in Tucson Unified District (4403) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Tucson Unified District (4403) School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% 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
90 Schools
2,475 Schools
# Students
42,002 Students
1,138,545 Students
# Teachers
2,741 Teachers
50,929 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Tucson Unified District (4403) 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 82% has decreased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#398 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
24%
Graduation Rate
82%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.65
# American Indian Students
1,605 Students
55,502 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
5%
# Asian Students
627 Students
34,064 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
27,237 Students
531,885 Students
% Hispanic Students
65%
47%
# Black Students
2,687 Students
63,778 Students
% Black Students
6%
6%
# White Students
7,904 Students
404,676 Students
% White Students
19%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
218 Students
4,238 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,724 Students
44,308 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
918
16,629
# Students in K Grade:
3,008
80,016
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,838
79,729
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3,062
82,835
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,070
82,808
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,954
82,681
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,144
83,727
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,796
84,540
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,091
88,450
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,225
92,000
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,682
94,964
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,585
90,488
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,374
86,306
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,217
92,939
# Ungraded Students:
38
433
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,336 is higher than the state median of $11,275. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,897 is less than the state median of $11,178. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$518 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$458 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,336
$11,275
Spending / Student
$10,897
$11,178
Best Tucson Unified District (4403) School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
University High School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
421 N Arcadia Ave
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-5900
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-5900
Grades: 8-12
| 1,129 students
Rank: #22.
Fruchthendler Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7470 E Cloud Rd
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520) 731-4400
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520) 731-4400
Grades: PK-6
| 345 students
Rank: #33.
Sam Hughes Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
700 N Wilson Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 232-7400
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 232-7400
Grades: PK-5
| 337 students
Rank: #44.
Carrillo Intermediate Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
440 S Main Ave
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-1200
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-1200
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
Rank: #55.
Gale Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
678 S Gollob Rd
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 731-4500
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 731-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 362 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Mary Meredith K-12 School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
755 N Magnolia Ave
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-8200
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-8200
Grades: K-12
| 27 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Teenage Parent Program - Tapp
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
102 N Plumer Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-3250
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-3250
Grades: 6-12
| 33 students
Rank: #88.
Lineweaver Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
461 S Bryant Ave
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-7700
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-7700
Grades: PK-5
| 566 students
Rank: #99.
Innovation Tech High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3300 S Park Ave
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-6330
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-6330
Grades: 9-12
| 262 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9066 E 29th St
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 731-4900
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 731-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 255 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Sabino High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5000 N Bowes Rd
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 584-7700
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 584-7700
Grades: 7-12
| 938 students
Rank: #1212.
Collier Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3900 N Bear Canyon Rd
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 584-4800
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 584-4800
Grades: PK-5
| 134 students
Rank: #1313.
Borman Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6630 E Lightning Dr
Tucson, AZ 85708
(520) 584-4600
Tucson, AZ 85708
(520) 584-4600
Grades: PK-8
| 508 students
Rank: #1414.
Van Buskirk Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
725 E Fair St
Tucson, AZ 85714
(520) 225-3700
Tucson, AZ 85714
(520) 225-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 261 students
Rank: #1515.
Robins Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3939 N Magnetite Ln
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 908-4300
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 908-4300
Grades: PK-8
| 430 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4757 E Winsett St
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-6600
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-6600
Grades: PK-5
| 369 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Tolson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 S Greasewood Rd
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 225-3300
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 225-3300
Grades: PK-5
| 339 students
Rank: #1818.
Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5831 E Pima St
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 731-4100
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 731-4100
Grades: 6-8
| 404 students
Rank: #1919.
Tucson Magnet High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 N 2nd Ave
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 225-5000
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 225-5000
Grades: 8-12
| 3,235 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Borton Primary Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 E 22nd St
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-1000
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-1000
Grades: PK-5
| 262 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Wakefield Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 W 44th St
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-6280
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-6280
Grades: 6-8
| 145 students
Rank: #2222.
Davis Bilingual Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 W Saint Marys Rd
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-1400
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-1400
Grades: PK-5
| 280 students
Rank: #2323.
Palo Verde High Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1302 S Avenida Vega
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 584-7400
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 584-7400
Grades: 8-12
| 650 students
Rank: #2424.
Annie Kellond Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6606 E Lehigh Dr
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 584-5100
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 584-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 452 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Catalina Online Learning Experience
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3645 E Pima St
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 232-8600
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 232-8600
Grades: 6-12
| 255 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
W Arthur Sewel Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
425 N Sahuara Ave
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 584-7200
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 584-7200
Grades: PK-5
| 211 students
Rank: #2727.
Anna Henry Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
650 N Igo Way
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 731-4700
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 731-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 255 students
Rank: #2828.
Sahuaro High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
545 N Camino Seco
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 731-7100
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 731-7100
Grades: 8-12
| 1,503 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Frances J Warren Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3505 W Milton Rd
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 908-4700
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 908-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 202 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Soleng Tom Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11141 East Camino Quince
Tucson, AZ 85748
(520) 731-5400
Tucson, AZ 85748
(520) 731-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 317 students
Rank: #3131.
Wheeler Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1818 S Avenida Del Sol
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 584-5500
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 584-5500
Grades: PK-5
| 407 students
Rank: #3232.
Rincon High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
421 N Arcadia Ave
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-5600
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-5600
Grades: 8-12
| 1,394 students
Rank: #3333.
Vesey Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5005 S Butts Rd
Tucson, AZ 85757
(520) 908-4600
Tucson, AZ 85757
(520) 908-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 569 students
Rank: #3434.
John E White Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2315 W Canada St
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 908-5300
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 908-5300
Grades: PK-5
| 640 students
Rank: #3535.
Mansfeld Middle Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1300 E 6th St
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-1800
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-1800
Grades: 6-8
| 903 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tucson Unified District (4403) School District?
Tucson Unified District (4403) School District manages 90 public schools serving 42,002 students.
What is the rank of Tucson Unified District (4403) School District?
Tucson Unified District (4403) School District is ranked #406 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 Tucson Unified District (4403) School District?
65% of Tucson Unified District (4403) School District students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tucson Unified District (4403) School District?
Tucson Unified District (4403) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Tucson Unified District (4403) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,897 is less than the state median of $11,178. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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