For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 374 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 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
374 Students
1,124,009 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
50,048 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 607 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.
Overall District Rank
#251 out of 631 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.66
# American Indian Students
3 Students
55,943 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
5%
# Asian Students
n/a
35,951 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
76 Students
537,792 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
48%
# Black Students
1 Student
64,758 Students
% Black Students
n/a
6%
# White Students
284 Students
377,234 Students
% White Students
76%
34%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,018 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
10 Students
48,280 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
2
20,586
# Students in K Grade:
22
73,171
# Students in 1st Grade:
33
78,842
# Students in 2nd Grade:
25
82,537
# Students in 3rd Grade:
33
80,342
# Students in 4th Grade:
25
82,920
# Students in 5th Grade:
21
83,092
# Students in 6th Grade:
35
83,167
# Students in 7th Grade:
27
84,224
# Students in 8th Grade:
30
85,183
# Students in 9th Grade:
31
89,727
# Students in 10th Grade:
38
92,689
# Students in 11th Grade:
27
90,220
# Students in 12th Grade:
25
96,766
# Ungraded Students:
-
543
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,455 is higher than the state median of $11,421. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,193 is less than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,455
$11,421
Spending / Student
$11,193
$11,323
Best Duncan Unified District (4228) School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Duncan High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
108 Stadium Street
Duncan, AZ 85534
(928) 359-2474
Duncan, AZ 85534
(928) 359-2474
Grades: 9-12
| 121 students
Rank: #22.
Duncan Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Mc Grath Ave.
Duncan, AZ 85534
(928) 359-2054
Duncan, AZ 85534
(928) 359-2054
Grades: PK-8
| 253 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 374 students.
What is the rank of Duncan Unified District (4228) School District?
Duncan Unified District (4228) School District is ranked #252 out of 607 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?
76% of Duncan Unified District (4228) School District students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 $11,193 is less than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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