Pima Unified District (4220) School District

192 E. 200 S.
Pima, AZ 85543
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,080 students in Pima Unified District (4220) 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 Pima Unified District (4220) School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% 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
4 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
1,080 Students
1,124,009 Students
# Teachers
75 Teachers
50,048 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Pima Unified District (4220) 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.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#397 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Pima Unified District (4220)  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
24%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pima Unified District (4220)  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.
28%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pima Unified District (4220)  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.
18%
24%
85-89%
77%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Pima Unified District (4220)  School District and public school graduation rate of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.66
# American Indian Students
17 Students
55,943 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
5%
# Asian Students
n/a
35,951 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
320 Students
537,792 Students
% Hispanic Students
30%
48%
# Black Students
12 Students
64,758 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%
# White Students
724 Students
377,234 Students
% White Students
67%
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
1%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
20,586
# Students in K Grade:
68
73,171
# Students in 1st Grade:
69
78,842
# Students in 2nd Grade:
75
82,537
# Students in 3rd Grade:
70
80,342
# Students in 4th Grade:
83
82,920
# Students in 5th Grade:
80
83,092
# Students in 6th Grade:
73
83,167
# Students in 7th Grade:
97
84,224
# Students in 8th Grade:
95
85,183
# Students in 9th Grade:
102
89,727
# Students in 10th Grade:
102
92,689
# Students in 11th Grade:
84
90,220
# Students in 12th Grade:
82
96,766
# Ungraded Students:
-
543

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,351 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,421. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,085 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$12,837 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Pima Unified District (4220)  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
$14 MM
$12,727 MM
This chart displays total spending of Pima Unified District (4220)  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
$11,351
$11,421
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Pima Unified District (4220)  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
$13,085
$11,323
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Pima Unified District (4220)  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 Pima Unified District (4220) School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gila Valley Learning Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
170 S. Main Street
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 387-8015
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students
Rank: #22.
Pima High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
131 S. Main
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 387-8151
Grades: 9-12
| 351 students
Rank: #33.
Pima Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
131 S. Main Street
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 387-8051
Grades: K-6
| 518 students
Rank: #44.
Pima Junior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
192 E. 200 S.
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 387-8101
Grades: 7-8
| 192 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Pima Unified District (4220) School District?
Pima Unified District (4220) School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,080 students.
What is the rank of Pima Unified District (4220) School District?
Pima Unified District (4220) School District is ranked #387 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 Pima Unified District (4220) School District?
67% of Pima Unified District (4220) School District students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pima Unified District (4220) School District?
Pima Unified District (4220) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Pima Unified District (4220) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,085 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 1,080 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50% in AZ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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