Tucson Unified District (4403) School District

1010 E 10th St
Tucson, AZ 85719-5813
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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 61 public preschools serving 21,553 students in Tucson Unified District (4403) School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Arizona.
Public Preschools in Tucson Unified District (4403) School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
90 Schools
793 Schools
# Students
42,002 Students
373,451 Students
# Teachers
2,741 Teachers
22,760 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 602 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 82% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#459 out of 610 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Tucson Unified District (4403)  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
14%
32%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Tucson Unified District (4403)  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of AZ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
23%
39%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tucson Unified District (4403)  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of AZ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
80%
76%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Tucson Unified District (4403)  School District and public school graduation rate of AZ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.64
# American Indian Students
1,605 Students
15,429 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
4%
# Asian Students
627 Students
8,215 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
27,237 Students
179,801 Students
% Hispanic Students
65%
48%
# Black Students
2,687 Students
20,158 Students
% Black Students
6%
6%
# White Students
7,904 Students
132,777 Students
% White Students
19%
36%
# Hawaiian Students
218 Students
1,381 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,724 Students
15,690 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
918
16,509
# Students in K Grade:
3,008
47,485
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,838
46,929
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3,062
48,996
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,070
48,278
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,954
47,395
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,144
46,146
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,796
34,706
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,091
17,600
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,225
18,726
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,682
55
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,585
74
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,374
86
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,217
139
# Ungraded Students:
38
327

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,336 is higher than the state median of $11,274. 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 $11,177. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$518 MM
$12,837 MM
This chart display total revenue of Tucson Unified District (4403)  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in AZ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$458 MM
$12,727 MM
This chart display total spending of Tucson Unified District (4403)  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in AZ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$12,336
$11,274
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Tucson Unified District (4403)  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in AZ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$10,897
$11,177
This chart display average spending per public school student in Tucson Unified District (4403)  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in AZ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Tucson Unified District (4403) School District Public Preschools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fruchthendler Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7470 E Cloud Rd
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520) 731-4400
Grades: PK-6
| 345 students
Rank: #22.
Sam Hughes Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
700 N Wilson Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 232-7400
Grades: PK-5
| 337 students
Rank: #33.
Collier Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3900 N Bear Canyon Rd
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 584-4800
Grades: PK-5
| 134 students
Rank: #44.
Carrillo Intermediate Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
440 S Main Ave
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-1200
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
Rank: #55.
Soleng Tom Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11141 East Camino Quince
Tucson, AZ 85748
(520) 731-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 317 students
Rank: #66.
W Arthur Sewel Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
425 N Sahuara Ave
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 584-7200
Grades: PK-5
| 211 students
Rank: #77.
Borman Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6630 E Lightning Dr
Tucson, AZ 85708
(520) 584-4600
Grades: PK-8
| 508 students
Rank: #88.
Lineweaver Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
461 S Bryant Ave
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-7700
Grades: PK-5
| 566 students
Rank: #99.
Gale Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
678 S Gollob Rd
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 731-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 362 students
Rank: #1010.
Annie Kellond Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6606 E Lehigh Dr
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 584-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 452 students
Rank: #1111.
Robins Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3939 N Magnetite Ln
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 908-4300
Grades: PK-8
| 430 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Borton Primary Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
700 E 22nd St
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-1000
Grades: PK-5
| 262 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9066 E 29th St
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 731-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 255 students
Rank: #1414.
Davis Bilingual Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
500 W Saint Marys Rd
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-1400
Grades: PK-5
| 280 students
Rank: #1515.
Wheeler Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1818 S Avenida Del Sol
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 584-5500
Grades: PK-5
| 407 students
Rank: #1616.
Dunham Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9850 E 29th St
Tucson, AZ 85748
(520) 731-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 154 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4757 E Winsett St
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-6600
Grades: PK-5
| 369 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Drachman Primary Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1085 S 10th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-1500
Grades: PK-8
| 334 students
Rank: #1919.
Bloom Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8310 E Pima St
Tucson, AZ 85715
(520) 731-3700
Grades: PK-6
| 338 students
Rank: #2020.
Tolson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 S Greasewood Rd
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 225-3300
Grades: PK-5
| 339 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Ford Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8001 E Stella Rd
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 731-4300
Grades: PK-6
| 221 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
John B Wright Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4311 E Linden St
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 232-8100
Grades: PK-5
| 431 students
Rank: #2323.
Hollinger K-8 School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
150 W Ajo Way
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-1700
Grades: PK-8
| 637 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Anna Henry Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
650 N Igo Way
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 731-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 255 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Howell Peter Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
401 N Irving Ave
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-7200
Grades: PK-5
| 233 students
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Davidson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3950 E Paradise Falls Dr
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 232-6800
Grades: PK-5
| 248 students
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Henry Hank Oyama
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2700 S La Cholla Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 309 students
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Roskruge Bilingual Magnet Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
501 E 6th St
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 225-2900
Grades: PK-8
| 570 students
Rank: #2929.
Vesey Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5005 S Butts Rd
Tucson, AZ 85757
(520) 908-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 569 students
Rank: #3030.
John E White Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2315 W Canada St
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 908-5300
Grades: PK-5
| 640 students
Rank: #31 - 3631. - 36.
Frances J Warren Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3505 W Milton Rd
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 908-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 202 students
Rank: #31 - 3631. - 36.
Manzo Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
855 N Melrose Ave
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 225-1900
Grades: PK-5
| 341 students
Rank: #31 - 3631. - 36.
Mission View Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 S 8th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-2300
Grades: PK-5
| 199 students
Rank: #31 - 3631. - 36.
Ochoa Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
101 W 25th St
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-2400
Grades: PK-5
| 153 students
Rank: #31 - 3631. - 36.
Robison Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2745 E 18th St
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 232-7800
Grades: PK-5
| 236 students
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 90 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 42,002 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : 80% (Top 50% in AZ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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