For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,096 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 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,492 Schools
# Students
1,096 Students
1,140,358 Students
# Teachers
59 Teachers
50,123 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Pima Unified District (4220) 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 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#397 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
24%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.66
# American Indian Students
16 Students
56,990 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
5%
# Asian Students
n/a
34,825 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
299 Students
538,337 Students
% Hispanic Students
27%
47%
# Black Students
13 Students
64,164 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%
# White Students
764 Students
394,781 Students
% White Students
70%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,139 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4 Students
47,089 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18,885
# Students in K Grade:
72
77,191
# Students in 1st Grade:
72
83,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
68
80,751
# Students in 3rd Grade:
83
83,886
# Students in 4th Grade:
81
83,326
# Students in 5th Grade:
66
83,631
# Students in 6th Grade:
97
84,520
# Students in 7th Grade:
95
85,648
# Students in 8th Grade:
99
88,951
# Students in 9th Grade:
103
93,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
93
92,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
93
88,025
# Students in 12th Grade:
74
95,280
# Ungraded Students:
-
520
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,185 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,257. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,894 is higher than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,185
$11,257
Spending / Student
$12,894
$11,161
Best Pima Unified District (4220) School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gila Valley Learning Center
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
170 S. Main Street
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 387-8015
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 387-8015
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
Rank: #22.
Pima High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
131 S. Main
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 387-8151
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 387-8151
Grades: 9-12
| 352 students
Rank: #33.
Pima Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
131 S. Main Street
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 387-8051
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 387-8051
Grades: K-6
| 539 students
Rank: #44.
Pima Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
192 E. 200 S.
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 387-8101
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 387-8101
Grades: 7-8
| 194 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 1,096 students.
What is the rank of Pima Unified District (4220) School District?
Pima Unified District (4220) School District is ranked #392 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 Pima Unified District (4220) School District?
70% of Pima Unified District (4220) School District students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
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 18:1, which is equal to 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 $12,894 is higher than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
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