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Pima Unified District (4220) 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 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
2,497 Schools
# Students
1,080 Students
1,127,236 Students
# Teachers
75 Teachers
50,123 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 613 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
0.47
0.66
# American Indian Students
17 Students
56,116 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
5%
# Asian Students
n/a
35,991 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
320 Students
539,586 Students
% Hispanic Students
30%
48%
# Black Students
12 Students
64,873 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%
# White Students
724 Students
378,219 Students
% White Students
67%
34%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,020 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
7 Students
48,398 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
20,743
# Students in K Grade:
68
73,376
# Students in 1st Grade:
69
79,016
# Students in 2nd Grade:
75
82,765
# Students in 3rd Grade:
70
80,694
# Students in 4th Grade:
83
83,261
# Students in 5th Grade:
80
83,447
# Students in 6th Grade:
73
83,334
# Students in 7th Grade:
97
84,606
# Students in 8th Grade:
95
85,578
# Students in 9th Grade:
102
89,836
# Students in 10th Grade:
102
92,783
# Students in 11th Grade:
84
90,345
# Students in 12th Grade:
82
96,909
# Ungraded Students:
-
543
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,351 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,388. 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 $11,291. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,351
$11,388
Spending / Student
$13,085
$11,291
Best Pima Unified District (4220) School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gila Valley Learning Center
(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
| 19 students
Rank: #22.
Pima High 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
| 351 students
Rank: #33.
Pima Elementary 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
| 518 students
Rank: #44.
Pima Junior High 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
| 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 #390 out of 613 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 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 $11,291. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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