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Douglas Unified District (4174) 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 10 public schools serving 3,852 students in Douglas Unified District (4174) 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 Douglas Unified District (4174) School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% 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
10 Schools
2,492 Schools
# Students
3,852 Students
1,140,358 Students
# Teachers
186 Teachers
50,123 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Douglas Unified District (4174) 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 78% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#429 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
24%
Graduation Rate
78%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.04
0.66
# American Indian Students
6 Students
56,990 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
5%
# Asian Students
7 Students
34,825 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
3,766 Students
538,337 Students
% Hispanic Students
98%
47%
# Black Students
23 Students
64,164 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%
# White Students
47 Students
394,781 Students
% White Students
1%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,139 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3 Students
47,089 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
126
18,885
# Students in K Grade:
219
77,191
# Students in 1st Grade:
257
83,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
254
80,751
# Students in 3rd Grade:
257
83,886
# Students in 4th Grade:
258
83,326
# Students in 5th Grade:
247
83,631
# Students in 6th Grade:
266
84,520
# Students in 7th Grade:
273
85,648
# Students in 8th Grade:
284
88,951
# Students in 9th Grade:
528
93,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
307
92,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
311
88,025
# Students in 12th Grade:
265
95,280
# Ungraded Students:
-
520
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,732 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,257. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,078 is less than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$38 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$35 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,732
$11,257
Spending / Student
$9,078
$11,161
Best Douglas Unified District (4174) School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Douglas High School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1500 E 15th St
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-3462
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-3462
Grades: 9-12
| 1,405 students
Rank: #22.
Clawson School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1235 E 7th St
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-8466
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-8466
Grades: PK-5
| 344 students
Rank: #33.
Stevenson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2200 E 11th St
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 634-2442
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 634-2442
Grades: PK-5
| 390 students
Rank: #44.
Joe Carlson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1700 N Louis Ave
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 805-4400
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 805-4400
Grades: PK-6
| 419 students
Rank: #55.
Paul H Huber Jr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1650 N Washington Ave
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-2840
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-2840
Grades: 6-8
| 436 students
Rank: #66.
Sarah Marley School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
735 E 7th St
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-2447
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-2447
Grades: PK-5
| 313 students
Rank: #77.
Faras Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
410 W. Fir Avenue
Douglas, AZ 85608
(520) 364-8461
Douglas, AZ 85608
(520) 364-8461
Grades: K-5
| 141 students
Rank: #88.
Ray Borane Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
840 E 12th St
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-2461
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-2461
Grades: 6-8
| 387 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dusd Online Academy
Magnet School
1550 E 15th St
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-2447
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-2447
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Learning Center
Magnet School
1100 E 15th St
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-2447
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-2447
Grades: PK
| 11 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Douglas Unified District (4174) School District?
Douglas Unified District (4174) School District manages 10 public schools serving 3,852 students.
What is the rank of Douglas Unified District (4174) School District?
Douglas Unified District (4174) School District is ranked #421 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. 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 Douglas Unified District (4174) School District?
98% of Douglas Unified District (4174) School District students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Douglas Unified District (4174) School District?
Douglas Unified District (4174) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Douglas Unified District (4174) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,078 is less than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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