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Tucson Unified District (4403) 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 77 public elementary schools serving 27,991 students in Tucson Unified District (4403) School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Arizona.
Public Elementary Schools in Tucson Unified District (4403) School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
90 Schools
1,644 Schools
# Students
40,929 Students
761,365 Students
# Teachers
2,853 Teachers
33,884 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Tucson Unified District (4403) 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 82% has decreased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#398 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
24%
Graduation Rate
82%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.66
# American Indian Students
1,513 Students
37,923 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
5%
# Asian Students
689 Students
26,420 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
26,771 Students
360,618 Students
% Hispanic Students
65%
47%
# Black Students
2,725 Students
44,373 Students
% Black Students
7%
6%
# White Students
7,377 Students
254,564 Students
% White Students
18%
33%
# Hawaiian Students
216 Students
2,710 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,638 Students
34,724 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,255
18,007
# Students in K Grade:
2,735
73,126
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,917
78,842
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3,019
82,537
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,867
80,342
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,008
82,920
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,068
83,092
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,674
83,167
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,830
67,887
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,809
68,279
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,578
9,715
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,524
10,079
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,283
10,225
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,313
12,604
# Ungraded Students:
49
543
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,660 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 $11,183 is less than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$518 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$458 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,660
$11,421
Spending / Student
$11,183
$11,323
Best Tucson Unified District (4403) School District Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fruchthendler Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7470 E Cloud Rd
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520) 731-4400
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520) 731-4400
Grades: PK-6
| 327 students
Rank: #22.
Sam Hughes Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
700 N Wilson Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 232-7400
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 232-7400
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
Rank: #33.
Carrillo Intermediate Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
440 S Main Ave
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-1200
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-1200
Grades: PK-5
| 298 students
Rank: #44.
Gale Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
678 S Gollob Rd
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 731-4500
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 731-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 321 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Mary Meredith K-12 School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
755 N Magnolia Ave
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-8200
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-8200
Grades: K-12
| 25 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Teenage Parent Program - Tapp
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
102 N Plumer Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-3250
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-3250
Grades: 6-12
| 21 students
Rank: #77.
Lineweaver Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
461 S Bryant Ave
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-7700
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-7700
Grades: PK-5
| 526 students
Rank: #88.
Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9066 E 29th St
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 731-4900
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 731-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 273 students
Rank: #99.
Collier Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3900 N Bear Canyon Rd
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 584-4800
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 584-4800
Grades: PK-5
| 112 students
Rank: #1010.
Borman K-8 School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6630 E Lightning Dr
Tucson, AZ 85708
(520) 584-4600
Tucson, AZ 85708
(520) 584-4600
Grades: PK-8
| 457 students
Rank: #1111.
Van Buskirk Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
725 E Fair St
Tucson, AZ 85714
(520) 225-3700
Tucson, AZ 85714
(520) 225-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 301 students
Rank: #1212.
Robins Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3939 N Magnetite Ln
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 908-4300
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 908-4300
Grades: PK-8
| 473 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4757 E Winsett St
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-6600
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-6600
Grades: PK-5
| 405 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Tolson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 S Greasewood Rd
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 225-3300
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 225-3300
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
Rank: #1515.
Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5831 E Pima St
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 731-4100
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 731-4100
Grades: 6-8
| 410 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Borton Primary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 E 22nd St
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-1000
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-1000
Grades: PK-5
| 279 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Wakefield Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 W 44th St
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-6280
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-6280
Grades: 6-8
| 269 students
Rank: #1818.
Davis Bilingual Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 W Saint Marys Rd
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-1400
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-1400
Grades: PK-5
| 304 students
Rank: #1919.
Annie Kellond Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6606 E Lehigh Dr
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 584-5100
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 584-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 372 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Tucson Unified Virtual Academy
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3645 E Pima St
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 232-8770
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 232-8770
Grades: K-12
| 1,237 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
W Arthur Sewel Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
425 N Sahuara Ave
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 584-7200
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 584-7200
Grades: PK-5
| 161 students
Rank: #2222.
Anna Henry Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
650 N Igo Way
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 731-4700
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 731-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 247 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Frances J Warren Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3505 W Milton Rd
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 908-4700
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 908-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 193 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Soleng Tom Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11141 East Camino Quince
Tucson, AZ 85748
(520) 731-5400
Tucson, AZ 85748
(520) 731-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 283 students
Rank: #2525.
Wheeler Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1818 S Avenida Del Sol
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 584-5500
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 584-5500
Grades: PK-5
| 381 students
Rank: #2626.
Vesey Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5005 S Butts Rd
Tucson, AZ 85757
(520) 908-4600
Tucson, AZ 85757
(520) 908-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 586 students
Rank: #2727.
John E White Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2315 W Canada St
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 908-5300
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 908-5300
Grades: PK-5
| 627 students
Rank: #2828.
Mansfeld Middle Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1300 E 6th St
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-1800
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-1800
Grades: 6-8
| 829 students
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Cavett Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2120 E Naco Vis
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-1300
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-1300
Grades: PK-5
| 200 students
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Drachman Primary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1085 S 10th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-1500
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-1500
Grades: PK-8
| 308 students
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Dunham Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9850 E 29th St
Tucson, AZ 85748
(520) 731-4200
Tucson, AZ 85748
(520) 731-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 159 students
Rank: #3232.
Gridley Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
350 S Harrison Rd
Tucson, AZ 85748
(520) 731-4600
Tucson, AZ 85748
(520) 731-4600
Grades: 6-8
| 514 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Henry Hank Oyama
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2700 S La Cholla Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-5700
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 339 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Robison Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2745 E 18th St
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 232-7800
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 232-7800
Grades: PK-5
| 269 students
Rank: #3535.
Hollinger K-8 School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
150 W Ajo Way
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-1700
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-1700
Grades: PK-8
| 598 students
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