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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 39 public middle schools serving 27,182 students in Tucson Unified District (4403) School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public middle schools in Arizona.
Public Middle Schools in Tucson Unified District (4403) School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
90 Schools
1,111 Schools
# Students
42,002 Students
602,702 Students
# Teachers
2,741 Teachers
24,191 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.
Overall District Rank
#459 out of 610 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
39%
Graduation Rate
80%
76%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.66
# American Indian Students
1,605 Students
24,783 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
4%
# Asian Students
627 Students
20,346 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
27,237 Students
268,905 Students
% Hispanic Students
65%
45%
# Black Students
2,687 Students
36,049 Students
% Black Students
6%
6%
# White Students
7,904 Students
225,685 Students
% White Students
19%
38%
# Hawaiian Students
218 Students
2,229 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,724 Students
24,922 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
918
4,529
# Students in K Grade:
3,008
33,570
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,838
34,005
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3,062
35,228
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,070
35,629
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,954
36,445
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,144
40,855
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,796
60,326
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,091
88,467
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,225
92,012
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,682
36,484
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,585
35,924
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,374
34,172
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,217
34,928
# Ungraded Students:
38
128
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.
Total Revenue
$518 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$458 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,336
$11,274
Spending / Student
$10,897
$11,177
Best Tucson Unified District (4403) School District Public Middle Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
University High School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%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.
Mary Meredith K-12 School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
755 N Magnolia Ave
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-8200
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-8200
Grades: K-12
| 27 students
Rank: #33.
Teenage Parent Program - Tapp
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
102 N Plumer Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-3250
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-3250
Grades: 6-12
| 33 students
Rank: #44.
Borman Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 50%)
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: #55.
Sahuaro High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 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: #6 - 76. - 7.
Robins Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
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: #6 - 76. - 7.
Sabino High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
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: #88.
Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
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: #99.
Catalina Online Learning Experience
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
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: #1010.
Drachman Primary Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1085 S 10th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-1500
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-1500
Grades: PK-8
| 334 students
Rank: #1111.
Alice Vail Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5350 E 16th St
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 584-5400
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 584-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 716 students
Rank: #1212.
Hollinger K-8 School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
150 W Ajo Way
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-1700
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-1700
Grades: PK-8
| 637 students
Rank: #1313.
Gridley Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
350 S Harrison Rd
Tucson, AZ 85748
(520) 731-4600
Tucson, AZ 85748
(520) 731-4600
Grades: 6-8
| 606 students
Rank: #1414.
Roskruge Bilingual Magnet Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 E 6th St
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 225-2900
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 225-2900
Grades: PK-8
| 570 students
Rank: #1515.
Mansfeld Middle Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
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
Rank: #1616.
Magee Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8300 E Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 731-5000
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 731-5000
Grades: 6-8
| 361 students
Rank: #1717.
Tucson Magnet High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 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: #1818.
Wakefield Middle School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 W 44th St
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-6280
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-6280
Grades: 6-8
| 145 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Miles-exploratory Learning Center
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 E Broadway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-2200
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-2200
Grades: PK-8
| 311 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Pueblo High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3500 S 12th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-4300
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-4300
Grades: 8-12
| 1,799 students
Rank: #2121.
Doolen Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2400 N Country Club Rd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 232-6900
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 232-6900
Grades: 6-8
| 572 students
Rank: #2222.
Booth-fickett Math/science Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
450 S Montego Dr
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 731-3800
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 731-3800
Grades: PK-8
| 451 students
Rank: #2323.
Mccorkle Pk-8
(Math: 8% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4455 S Mission Rd
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 877-2000
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 877-2000
Grades: PK-8
| 1,151 students
Rank: #2424.
Dietz K-8 School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7575 E Palma St
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 731-4000
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 731-4000
Grades: PK-8
| 403 students
Rank: #2525.
Utterback Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3233 S Pinal Vis
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-3500
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 238 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Cholla High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2001 W Starr Pass Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-4000
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-4000
Grades: 8-12
| 1,714 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Secrist Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3400 S Houghton Rd
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 731-5300
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 731-5300
Grades: 6-8
| 318 students
Rank: #2828.
Roberts Naylor
(Math: 8% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1701 S Columbus Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 584-6800
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 584-6800
Grades: PK-8
| 547 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Catalina High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3645 E Pima St
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 232-8400
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 232-8400
Grades: 8-12
| 567 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Pistor Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5455 S Cardinal Ave
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 908-5400
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 908-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 880 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Palo Verde High Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1302 S Avenida Vega
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 584-7400
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 584-7400
Grades: 8-12
| 650 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Rincon High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
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.
Morgan Maxwell School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2802 W Anklam Rd
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 225-2000
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 225-2000
Grades: PK-8
| 469 students
Rank: #3434.
Santa Rita High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3951 S Pantano Rd
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 731-7500
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 731-7500
Grades: 8-12
| 376 students
Rank: #3535.
C E Rose Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
710 W Michigan St
Tucson, AZ 85714
(520) 908-4400
Tucson, AZ 85714
(520) 908-4400
Grades: PK-8
| 807 students
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