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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 2024-25 school year, there are 39 public middle schools serving 26,616 students in Tucson Unified District (4403) School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public middle schools in Arizona.
Public Middle Schools in Tucson Unified District (4403) School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
90 Schools
1,109 Schools
# Students
41,511 Students
599,108 Students
# Teachers
2,828 Teachers
23,343 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Tucson Unified District (4403) 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 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
1,559 Students
24,584 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
4%
# Asian Students
683 Students
20,757 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
27,084 Students
270,096 Students
% Hispanic Students
65%
45%
# Black Students
2,646 Students
35,861 Students
% Black Students
6%
6%
# White Students
7,602 Students
219,591 Students
% White Students
18%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
219 Students
2,067 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,718 Students
26,152 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,060
4,994
# Students in K Grade:
2,897
32,843
# Students in 1st Grade:
3,073
35,196
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,888
34,542
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,079
35,882
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,075
36,612
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,929
40,296
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,818
60,442
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,800
85,648
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,125
88,951
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,629
36,398
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,513
36,237
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,280
35,022
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,292
35,887
# Ungraded Students:
53
158
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,482 is higher than the state median of $11,257. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,026 is less than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$518 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$458 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,482
$11,257
Spending / Student
$11,026
$11,161
Best Tucson Unified District (4403) School District Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
University High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
421 N Arcadia Ave
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-5900
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-5900
Grades: 8-12
| 1,060 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Mary Meredith K-12 School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 27 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Teenage Parent Program - Tapp
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 35 students
Rank: #44.
Sabino High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5000 N Bowes Rd
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 584-7700
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 584-7700
Grades: 7-12
| 862 students
Rank: #55.
Borman K-8 School
Magnet 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
| 499 students
Rank: #66.
Robins Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 494 students
Rank: #77.
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
| 396 students
Rank: #88.
Tucson Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 N 2nd Ave
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 225-5000
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 225-5000
Grades: 8-12
| 3,162 students
Rank: #99.
Wakefield Middle School
Magnet 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
| 222 students
Rank: #1010.
Palo Verde High Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1302 S Avenida Vega
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 584-7400
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 584-7400
Grades: 8-12
| 691 students
Rank: #1111.
Catalina Online Learning Experience
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3645 E Pima St
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 232-8600
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 232-8600
Grades: 6-12
| 330 students
Rank: #1212.
Sahuaro High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
545 N Camino Seco
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 731-7100
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 731-7100
Grades: 8-12
| 1,432 students
Rank: #1313.
Rincon High School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
421 N Arcadia Ave
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-5600
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-5600
Grades: 8-12
| 1,273 students
Rank: #1414.
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
| 817 students
Rank: #1515.
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
| 329 students
Rank: #1616.
Gridley Middle School
Magnet 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
| 530 students
Rank: #1717.
Hollinger K-8 School
Magnet 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
| 687 students
Rank: #1818.
Roskruge Bilingual Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 E 6th St
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 225-2900
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 225-2900
Grades: PK-8
| 560 students
Rank: #1919.
Alice Vail Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5350 E 16th St
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 584-5400
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 584-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 630 students
Rank: #2020.
Magee Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8300 E Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 731-5000
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 731-5000
Grades: 6-8
| 350 students
Rank: #2121.
Miles-exploratory Learning Center
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 E Broadway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-2200
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-2200
Grades: PK-8
| 314 students
Rank: #2222.
Santa Rita High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3951 S Pantano Rd
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 731-7500
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 731-7500
Grades: 8-12
| 392 students
Rank: #2323.
Doolen Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2400 N Country Club Rd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 232-6900
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 232-6900
Grades: 6-8
| 538 students
Rank: #2424.
Pueblo High School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3500 S 12th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-4300
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-4300
Grades: 8-12
| 1,831 students
Rank: #2525.
Cholla High School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2001 W Starr Pass Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-4000
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-4000
Grades: 8-12
| 1,760 students
Rank: #2626.
Dietz K-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7575 E Palma St
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 731-4000
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 731-4000
Grades: PK-8
| 390 students
Rank: #2727.
Mccorkle Pk-8
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4455 S Mission Rd
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 877-2000
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 877-2000
Grades: PK-8
| 1,084 students
Rank: #2828.
Roberts Naylor
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1701 S Columbus Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 584-6800
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 584-6800
Grades: PK-8
| 537 students
Rank: #2929.
Secrist Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3400 S Houghton Rd
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 731-5300
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 731-5300
Grades: 6-8
| 304 students
Rank: #3030.
C E Rose Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
710 W Michigan St
Tucson, AZ 85714
(520) 908-4400
Tucson, AZ 85714
(520) 908-4400
Grades: PK-8
| 781 students
Rank: #3131.
Morgan Maxwell School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2802 W Anklam Rd
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 225-2000
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 225-2000
Grades: PK-8
| 452 students
Rank: #3232.
Utterback Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3233 S Pinal Vis
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-3500
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 263 students
Rank: #3333.
Catalina High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3645 E Pima St
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 232-8400
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 232-8400
Grades: 8-12
| 600 students
Rank: #3434.
Booth-fickett Math/science Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
450 S Montego Dr
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 731-3800
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 731-3800
Grades: PK-8
| 467 students
Rank: #3535.
Pistor Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5455 S Cardinal Ave
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 908-5400
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 908-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 724 students
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