For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 136 students in Griffin Foundation Inc. The (79500) 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 Griffin Foundation Inc. The (79500) School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% 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
136 Students
1,140,358 Students
# Teachers
n/a
50,123 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a
District Rank
Griffin Foundation Inc. The (79500) 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.
Overall District Rank
#438 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.66
# American Indian Students
2 Students
56,990 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
5%
# Asian Students
2 Students
34,825 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
107 Students
538,337 Students
% Hispanic Students
79%
47%
# Black Students
9 Students
64,164 Students
% Black Students
7%
6%
# White Students
9 Students
394,781 Students
% White Students
7%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,139 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
7 Students
47,089 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18,885
# Students in K Grade:
12
77,191
# Students in 1st Grade:
17
83,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
15
80,751
# Students in 3rd Grade:
13
83,886
# Students in 4th Grade:
23
83,326
# Students in 5th Grade:
7
83,631
# Students in 6th Grade:
11
84,520
# Students in 7th Grade:
17
85,648
# Students in 8th Grade:
21
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 $15,588 is higher than the state median of $11,257. The school district revenue/student has grown by 39% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,588 is higher than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,588
$11,257
Spending / Student
$11,588
$11,161
Best Griffin Foundation Inc. The (79500) School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Children Reaching For The Sky Preparatory
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1844 S Alvernon Way
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 790-8400
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 790-8400
Grades: K-5
| 87 students
Rank: #22.
Future Investment Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1854 S Alvernon Way
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 790-8400
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 790-8400
Grades: 6-8
| 49 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Griffin Foundation Inc. The (79500) School District?
Griffin Foundation Inc. The (79500) School District manages 2 public schools serving 136 students.
What is the rank of Griffin Foundation Inc. The (79500) School District?
Griffin Foundation Inc. The (79500) School District is ranked #384 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 Griffin Foundation Inc. The (79500) School District?
79% of Griffin Foundation Inc. The (79500) School District students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is Griffin Foundation Inc. The (79500) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,588 is higher than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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