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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 39 public middle schools serving 26,186 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 33%), 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 middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
90 Schools
1,136 Schools
# Students
40,929 Students
601,819 Students
# Teachers
2,853 Teachers
23,710 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
24,869 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
4%
# Asian Students
689 Students
22,000 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
26,771 Students
274,625 Students
% Hispanic Students
65%
46%
# Black Students
2,725 Students
37,295 Students
% Black Students
7%
6%
# White Students
7,377 Students
213,598 Students
% White Students
18%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
216 Students
2,094 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,638 Students
27,338 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,255
6,008
# Students in K Grade:
2,735
32,719
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,917
35,076
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3,019
36,504
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,867
36,347
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,008
38,172
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,068
41,445
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,674
59,688
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,830
84,224
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,809
85,183
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,578
36,231
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,524
36,652
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,283
35,943
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,313
37,463
# Ungraded Students:
49
164
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 Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
University High 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
| 1,001 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
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: #2 - 32. - 3.
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: #44.
Sabino High 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
| 863 students
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
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: #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
| 410 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
| 3,039 students
Rank: #99.
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: #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
| 676 students
Rank: #1111.
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: #1212.
Sahuaro High 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
| 1,386 students
Rank: #1313.
Rincon High 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
| 1,217 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
| 829 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
| 308 students
Rank: #1616.
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: #1717.
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
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
| 576 students
Rank: #1919.
Alice Vail Middle 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
| 573 students
Rank: #2020.
Magee Middle 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
| 303 students
Rank: #2121.
Miles-exploratory Learning Center
(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
| 297 students
Rank: #2222.
Santa Rita High 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
| 333 students
Rank: #2323.
Doolen Middle 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
| 482 students
Rank: #2424.
Pueblo High 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
| 1,806 students
Rank: #2525.
Cholla High 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
| 1,668 students
Rank: #2626.
Dietz K-8 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
| 352 students
Rank: #2727.
Mccorkle Pk-8
(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
| 1,062 students
Rank: #2828.
Roberts Naylor
(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
| 611 students
Rank: #2929.
Secrist Middle 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
| 250 students
Rank: #3030.
C E Rose Elementary 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
| 759 students
Rank: #3131.
Morgan Maxwell 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
| 376 students
Rank: #3232.
Utterback Middle 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
| 226 students
Rank: #3333.
Catalina High 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
| 614 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
| 366 students
Rank: #3535.
Pistor Middle 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
| 629 students
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