For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 335 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 82% 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
2 Schools
2,492 Schools
# Students
335 Students
1,140,358 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
50,123 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Superior Unified School District (4440), 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#605 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.66
# American Indian Students
1 Student
56,990 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
5%
# Asian Students
n/a
34,825 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
269 Students
538,337 Students
% Hispanic Students
80%
47%
# Black Students
6 Students
64,164 Students
% Black Students
2%
6%
# White Students
59 Students
394,781 Students
% White Students
18%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,139 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
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:
29
77,191
# Students in 1st Grade:
19
83,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
29
80,751
# Students in 3rd Grade:
28
83,886
# Students in 4th Grade:
25
83,326
# Students in 5th Grade:
19
83,631
# Students in 6th Grade:
30
84,520
# Students in 7th Grade:
31
85,648
# Students in 8th Grade:
20
88,951
# Students in 9th Grade:
32
93,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
23
92,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
21
88,025
# Students in 12th Grade:
29
95,280
# Ungraded Students:
-
520
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,764 is higher than the state median of $11,257. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,290 is higher than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,764
$11,257
Spending / Student
$16,290
$11,161
Best Superior Unified School District (4440) Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John F Kennedy School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Sunset Dr
Superior, AZ 85273
(520) 689-3000
Superior, AZ 85273
(520) 689-3000
Grades: PK-6
| 179 students
Rank: #22.
Superior Junior/senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 W Panther Dr
Superior, AZ 85173
(520) 689-3000
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 335 students.
What is the rank of Superior Unified School District (4440)?
Superior Unified School District (4440) is ranked #576 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 Superior Unified School District (4440)?
80% of Superior Unified School District (4440) students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, and 2% 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 $16,290 is higher than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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