Superior Unified School District (4440)

1500 W Panther Dr Ste 101
Superior, AZ 85173-4538
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 318 students in Superior Unified School District (4440). This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Superior Unified School District (4440) have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% 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
318 Students
1,124,009 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
50,048 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

District Rank

Superior Unified School District (4440), 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#605 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Superior Unified School District (4440), with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Superior Unified School District (4440) 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.
10-14%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Superior Unified School District (4440) 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.
10-14%
24%
≥80%
77%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Superior Unified School District (4440) and public school graduation rate of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.28
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
55,943 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
5%
# Asian Students
n/a
35,951 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
267 Students
537,792 Students
% Hispanic Students
84%
48%
# Black Students
3 Students
64,758 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%
# White Students
47 Students
377,234 Students
% White Students
15%
34%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,018 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
48,280 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
2
20,586
# Students in K Grade:
18
73,171
# Students in 1st Grade:
24
78,842
# Students in 2nd Grade:
20
82,537
# Students in 3rd Grade:
25
80,342
# Students in 4th Grade:
27
82,920
# Students in 5th Grade:
25
83,092
# Students in 6th Grade:
21
83,167
# Students in 7th Grade:
29
84,224
# Students in 8th Grade:
30
85,183
# Students in 9th Grade:
22
89,727
# Students in 10th Grade:
35
92,689
# Students in 11th Grade:
21
90,220
# Students in 12th Grade:
19
96,766
# Ungraded Students:
-
543

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,714 is higher than the state median of $11,421. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,160 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$12,837 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Superior Unified School District (4440) and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$6 MM
$12,727 MM
This chart displays total spending of Superior Unified School District (4440) and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$18,714
$11,421
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Superior Unified School District (4440) 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
$17,160
$11,323
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Superior Unified School District (4440) and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Superior Unified School District (4440) Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John F Kennedy School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Sunset Dr
Superior, AZ 85273
(520) 689-3000
Grades: PK-6
| 162 students
Rank: #22.
Superior Junior/senior High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
100 W Panther Dr
Superior, AZ 85173
(520) 689-3000
Grades: 7-12
| 156 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Superior Unified School District (4440)?
Superior Unified School District (4440) manages 2 public schools serving 318 students.
What is the rank of Superior Unified School District (4440)?
Superior Unified School District (4440) is ranked #568 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 Superior Unified School District (4440)?
84% of Superior Unified School District (4440) students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Superior Unified School District (4440)?
Superior Unified School District (4440) has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Superior Unified School District (4440)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,160 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 318 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50% in AZ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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