For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 585 students in Altar Valley Elementary District (4418) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Altar Valley Elementary District (4418) School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,492 Schools
# Students
585 Students
1,140,358 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
50,123 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
District Rank
Altar Valley Elementary District (4418) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 616 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 80-84% has increased from 70-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#480 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Graduation Rate
(16-17)80-84%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.66
# American Indian Students
45 Students
56,990 Students
% American Indian Students
8%
5%
# Asian Students
2 Students
34,825 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
333 Students
538,337 Students
% Hispanic Students
57%
47%
# Black Students
9 Students
64,164 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%
# White Students
174 Students
394,781 Students
% White Students
30%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,139 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
22 Students
47,089 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
36
18,885
# Students in K Grade:
59
77,191
# Students in 1st Grade:
54
83,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
66
80,751
# Students in 3rd Grade:
60
83,886
# Students in 4th Grade:
60
83,326
# Students in 5th Grade:
54
83,631
# Students in 6th Grade:
57
84,520
# Students in 7th Grade:
65
85,648
# Students in 8th Grade:
74
88,951
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
93,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
92,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
88,025
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
95,280
# Ungraded Students:
-
520
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,605 is higher than the state median of $11,257. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,523 is higher than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,605
$11,257
Spending / Student
$14,523
$11,161
Best Altar Valley Elementary District (4418) School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Altar Valley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16350 W Ajo Hwy
Tucson, AZ 85736
(520) 822-9343
Tucson, AZ 85736
(520) 822-9343
Grades: 5-8
| 196 students
Rank: #22.
Robles Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9875 S Sasabe Rd
Tucson, AZ 85736
(520) 822-9418
Tucson, AZ 85736
(520) 822-9418
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Altar Valley Elementary District (4418) School District?
Altar Valley Elementary District (4418) School District manages 2 public schools serving 585 students.
What is the rank of Altar Valley Elementary District (4418) School District?
Altar Valley Elementary District (4418) School District is ranked #477 out of 616 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Altar Valley Elementary District (4418) School District?
57% of Altar Valley Elementary District (4418) School District students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 8% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Altar Valley Elementary District (4418) School District?
Altar Valley Elementary District (4418) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Altar Valley Elementary District (4418) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,523 is higher than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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