Duncan Unified District (4228) School District

108 Stadium Ave
Duncan, AZ 85534
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 395 students in Duncan Unified District (4228) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Duncan Unified District (4228) School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,492 Schools
# Students
395 Students
1,140,358 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
50,123 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

District Rank

Duncan Unified District (4228) 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 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#251 out of 631 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Duncan Unified District (4228)  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Duncan Unified District (4228)  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Duncan Unified District (4228)  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
24%
≥80%
77%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Duncan Unified District (4228)  School District and public school graduation rate of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.40
0.66
# American Indian Students
5 Students
56,990 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
5%
# Asian Students
n/a
34,825 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
86 Students
538,337 Students
% Hispanic Students
22%
47%
# Black Students
1 Student
64,164 Students
% Black Students
n/a
6%
# White Students
295 Students
394,781 Students
% White Students
75%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,139 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
8 Students
47,089 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
5
18,885
# Students in K Grade:
36
77,191
# Students in 1st Grade:
29
83,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
32
80,751
# Students in 3rd Grade:
26
83,886
# Students in 4th Grade:
16
83,326
# Students in 5th Grade:
34
83,631
# Students in 6th Grade:
26
84,520
# Students in 7th Grade:
25
85,648
# Students in 8th Grade:
34
88,951
# Students in 9th Grade:
43
93,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
34
92,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
27
88,025
# Students in 12th Grade:
28
95,280
# Ungraded Students:
-
520

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,792 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 $10,597 is less than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$12,837 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Duncan Unified District (4228)  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$4 MM
$12,727 MM
This chart displays total spending of Duncan Unified District (4228)  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$11,792
$11,257
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Duncan Unified District (4228)  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$10,597
$11,161
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Duncan Unified District (4228)  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Duncan Unified District (4228) School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Duncan High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
108 Stadium Street
Duncan, AZ 85534
(928) 359-2474
Grades: 9-12
| 132 students
Rank: #22.
Duncan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1 Mc Grath Ave.
Duncan, AZ 85534
(928) 359-2054
Grades: PK-8
| 263 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Duncan Unified District (4228) School District?
Duncan Unified District (4228) School District manages 2 public schools serving 395 students.
What is the rank of Duncan Unified District (4228) School District?
Duncan Unified District (4228) School District is ranked #257 out of 616 school districts in Arizona (top 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 Duncan Unified District (4228) School District?
75% of Duncan Unified District (4228) School District students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Duncan Unified District (4228) School District?
Duncan Unified District (4228) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Duncan Unified District (4228) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,597 is less than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 395 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50% in AZ)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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