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Nogales Unified District (4457) 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 11 public schools serving 5,687 students in Nogales Unified District (4457) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Nogales Unified District (4457) School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% 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
11 Schools
2,492 Schools
# Students
5,687 Students
1,140,358 Students
# Teachers
271 Teachers
50,123 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Nogales Unified District (4457) 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 88% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#323 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
24%
Graduation Rate
88%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.01
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
56,990 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
5%
# Asian Students
23 Students
34,825 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
5,645 Students
538,337 Students
% Hispanic Students
99%
47%
# Black Students
4 Students
64,164 Students
% Black Students
n/a
6%
# White Students
13 Students
394,781 Students
% White Students
n/a
35%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,139 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2 Students
47,089 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
14
18,885
# Students in K Grade:
369
77,191
# Students in 1st Grade:
398
83,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
352
80,751
# Students in 3rd Grade:
370
83,886
# Students in 4th Grade:
382
83,326
# Students in 5th Grade:
395
83,631
# Students in 6th Grade:
472
84,520
# Students in 7th Grade:
409
85,648
# Students in 8th Grade:
465
88,951
# Students in 9th Grade:
634
93,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
587
92,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
422
88,025
# Students in 12th Grade:
418
95,280
# Ungraded Students:
-
520
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,237 in this school district is less 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 $9,401 is less than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$53 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$54 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,237
$11,257
Spending / Student
$9,401
$11,161
Best Nogales Unified District (4457) School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pierson High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
451 N. Arroyo Blvd
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0915
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0915
Grades: 9-12
| 142 students
Rank: #22.
Robert Bracker Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
121 Camino Diez Mandamientos
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 377-2886
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 377-2886
Grades: K-5
| 266 students
Rank: #33.
Francisco Vasquez De Coronado Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2301 N Al Harrison Rd
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 377-2885
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 377-2885
Grades: K-5
| 515 students
Rank: #44.
Nogales High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1905 N Apache Blvd
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 377-2021
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 377-2021
Grades: 9-12
| 1,796 students
Rank: #55.
Desert Shadows Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
340 Blvd. Del Rey David
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 377-2646
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 377-2646
Grades: 6-8
| 760 students
Rank: #66.
Challenger Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
901 E Calle Mayer
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 377-0544
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 377-0544
Grades: K-5
| 374 students
Rank: #77.
Mary L Welty Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1050 W Cimarron St
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0880
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0880
Grades: K-5
| 364 students
Rank: #88.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
652 N Tyler Ave
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0870
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0870
Grades: PK-5
| 438 students
Rank: #99.
Nusd Online
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
451 N Arroyo Blvd
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0915
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0915
Grades: K-12
| 142 students
Rank: #1010.
Wade Carpenter Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
595 W Kino St
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0820
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0820
Grades: 6-8
| 576 students
Rank: #1111.
A J Mitchell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
855 N Bautista St
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0840
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0840
Grades: K-5
| 314 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Nogales Unified District (4457) School District?
Nogales Unified District (4457) School District manages 11 public schools serving 5,687 students.
What is the rank of Nogales Unified District (4457) School District?
Nogales Unified District (4457) School District is ranked #318 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 Nogales Unified District (4457) School District?
99% of Nogales Unified District (4457) School District students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Nogales Unified District (4457) School District?
Nogales Unified District (4457) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Nogales Unified District (4457) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,401 is less than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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