For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 96 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 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
96 Students
1,124,009 Students
# Teachers
n/a
50,048 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 607 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
0.45
0.66
# American Indian Students
1 Student
55,943 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
5%
# Asian Students
2 Students
35,951 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
70 Students
537,792 Students
% Hispanic Students
73%
48%
# Black Students
8 Students
64,758 Students
% Black Students
9%
6%
# White Students
8 Students
377,234 Students
% White Students
8%
34%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,018 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
7 Students
48,280 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
20,586
# Students in K Grade:
11
73,171
# Students in 1st Grade:
9
78,842
# Students in 2nd Grade:
13
82,537
# Students in 3rd Grade:
13
80,342
# Students in 4th Grade:
9
82,920
# Students in 5th Grade:
11
83,092
# Students in 6th Grade:
8
83,167
# Students in 7th Grade:
8
84,224
# Students in 8th Grade:
14
85,183
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
89,727
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
92,689
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
90,220
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
96,766
# Ungraded Students:
-
543
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,083 is higher than the state median of $11,421. The school district revenue/student has grown by 85% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,417 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has grown by 85% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$12,837 MM

Spending
$2 MM
$12,727 MM

Revenue / Student
$22,083
$11,421

Spending / Student
$16,417
$11,323

Best Griffin Foundation Inc. The (79500) School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Children Reaching For The Sky Preparatory
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
| 66 students
Rank: #22.
Future Investment Middle 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
| 30 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 96 students.
What is the rank of Griffin Foundation Inc. The (79500) School District?
Griffin Foundation Inc. The (79500) School District is ranked #379 out of 607 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?
73% of Griffin Foundation Inc. The (79500) School District students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is Griffin Foundation Inc. The (79500) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,417 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has grown by 85% over four school years.
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