Top Rankings
Amphitheater Unified District (4406) 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 2024-25 school year, there are 19 public elementary schools serving 7,632 students in Amphitheater Unified District (4406) School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in Arizona.
Public Elementary Schools in Amphitheater Unified District (4406) School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
22 Schools
1,640 Schools
# Students
12,042 Students
768,113 Students
# Teachers
793 Teachers
33,647 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Amphitheater Unified District (4406) School District, which is ranked within the top 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 84% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#226 out of 631 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
24%
Graduation Rate
84%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.66
# American Indian Students
209 Students
38,139 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
5%
# Asian Students
309 Students
25,306 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
5,325 Students
358,544 Students
% Hispanic Students
44%
47%
# Black Students
561 Students
43,875 Students
% Black Students
5%
6%
# White Students
5,182 Students
265,433 Students
% White Students
43%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
59 Students
2,743 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
397 Students
34,040 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
81
15,800
# Students in K Grade:
682
77,092
# Students in 1st Grade:
765
83,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
779
80,751
# Students in 3rd Grade:
793
83,886
# Students in 4th Grade:
846
83,326
# Students in 5th Grade:
803
83,631
# Students in 6th Grade:
820
84,520
# Students in 7th Grade:
920
66,920
# Students in 8th Grade:
947
69,122
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,170
9,003
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,201
9,272
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,160
9,829
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,075
11,098
# Ungraded Students:
-
520
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,487 is higher than the state median of $11,257. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,272 is higher than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$150 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$136 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,487
$11,257
Spending / Student
$11,272
$11,161
Best Amphitheater Unified District (4406) School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The Innovation Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
825 W Desert Fairways Dr
Tucson, AZ 85755
(520) 269-4610
Tucson, AZ 85755
(520) 269-4610
Grades: PK-5
| 411 students
Rank: #22.
Painted Sky Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12620 N Woodburne Ave
Tucson, AZ 85755
(520) 696-3800
Tucson, AZ 85755
(520) 696-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
Rank: #33.
Richard B Wilson Jr School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2330 W Glover Rd
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 696-5800
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 696-5800
Grades: PK-8
| 838 students
Rank: #44.
Winifred Harelson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
826 W Chapala Dr
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-6020
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-6020
Grades: PK-6
| 434 students
Rank: #55.
Mesa Verde Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1661 W Sage St
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-6090
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-6090
Grades: PK-5
| 287 students
Rank: #66.
Lawrence W Cross Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 W Chapala Dr
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-5920
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-5920
Grades: 6-8
| 756 students
Rank: #77.
Lulu Walker School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1750 W Roller Coaster Rd
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-6517
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-6517
Grades: PK-5
| 379 students
Rank: #88.
Copper Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11620 N Copper Spring Trl
Tucson, AZ 85737
(520) 696-6800
Tucson, AZ 85737
(520) 696-6800
Grades: PK-5
| 297 students
Rank: #99.
Coronado K-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3401 E Wilds Rd
Tucson, AZ 85739
(520) 696-6626
Tucson, AZ 85739
(520) 696-6626
Grades: PK-8
| 665 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Marion Donaldson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2040 W Omar Dr
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-6160
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-6160
Grades: PK-5
| 224 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Rio Vista Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1351 E Limberlost Dr
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 696-5250
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 696-5250
Grades: PK-5
| 317 students
Rank: #1212.
Amphi Academy Online
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
450 E Wetmore Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-5000
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-5000
Grades: K-12
| 241 students
Rank: #1313.
Frances Owen Holaway Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3500 N Cherry Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 696-6880
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 696-6880
Grades: PK-5
| 311 students
Rank: #1414.
La Cima Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5600 N La Canada Dr
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-6730
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-6730
Grades: 6-8
| 421 students
Rank: #1515.
Rillito Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
266 E Pastime Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-6420
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-6420
Grades: PK-12
| 82 students
Rank: #1616.
L M Prince School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
125 E Prince Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-6350
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-6350
Grades: PK-5
| 466 students
Rank: #1717.
Helen Keeling Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2837 N Los Altos Ave
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-6940
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-6940
Grades: PK-5
| 254 students
Rank: #1818.
Amphitheater Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
315 E Prince Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-6230
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-6230
Grades: 6-8
| 564 students
Rank: #1919.
E C Nash School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
515 W Kelso St
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-6440
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-6440
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
Recent Articles
How Schools are Cutting More Costs in 2011
Budget cuts continue to cripple school districts across the country, forcing some schools to make major cuts creatively. Learn about the current situation and how some public schools are coping with the budget shortfalls.
Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
