Tucson Unified District (4403) School District

1010 E 10th St
Tucson, AZ 85719-5813
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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 61 public preschools serving 21,562 students in Tucson Unified District (4403) School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Arizona.
Public Preschools in Tucson Unified District (4403) School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
90 Schools
815 Schools
# Students
41,511 Students
385,417 Students
# Teachers
2,828 Teachers
22,970 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.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#398 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Tucson Unified District (4403)  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
22%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Tucson Unified District (4403)  School District 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.
29%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tucson Unified District (4403)  School District 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.
15%
24%
82%
77%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Tucson Unified District (4403)  School District and public school graduation rate of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.64
# American Indian Students
1,559 Students
16,917 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
4%
# Asian Students
683 Students
8,874 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
27,084 Students
188,195 Students
% Hispanic Students
65%
49%
# Black Students
2,646 Students
21,328 Students
% Black Students
6%
6%
# White Students
7,602 Students
131,672 Students
% White Students
18%
34%
# Hawaiian Students
219 Students
1,448 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,718 Students
16,983 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
1,060
18,760
# Students in K Grade:
2,897
46,901
# Students in 1st Grade:
3,073
50,975
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,888
49,214
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,079
50,593
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,075
49,417
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,929
47,968
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,818
35,368
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,800
17,468
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,125
17,947
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,629
62
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,513
57
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,280
94
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,292
133
# Ungraded Students:
53
460

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.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$518 MM
$12,837 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Tucson Unified District (4403)  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$458 MM
$12,727 MM
This chart displays total spending of Tucson Unified District (4403)  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$12,482
$11,257
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Tucson Unified District (4403)  School District 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
$11,026
$11,161
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Tucson Unified District (4403)  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Tucson Unified District (4403) School District Public Preschools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fruchthendler Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7470 E Cloud Rd
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520) 731-4400
Grades: PK-6
| 324 students
Rank: #22.
Sam Hughes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
700 N Wilson Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 232-7400
Grades: PK-5
| 325 students
Rank: #33.
Carrillo Intermediate Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
440 S Main Ave
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-1200
Grades: PK-5
| 283 students
Rank: #44.
Gale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
678 S Gollob Rd
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 731-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 335 students
Rank: #55.
Lineweaver Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
461 S Bryant Ave
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-7700
Grades: PK-5
| 501 students
Rank: #66.
Marshall Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9066 E 29th St
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 731-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 237 students
Rank: #77.
Collier Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3900 N Bear Canyon Rd
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 584-4800
Grades: PK-5
| 115 students
Rank: #88.
Borman K-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6630 E Lightning Dr
Tucson, AZ 85708
(520) 584-4600
Grades: PK-8
| 499 students
Rank: #99.
Van Buskirk Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
725 E Fair St
Tucson, AZ 85714
(520) 225-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 275 students
Rank: #1010.
Robins Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3939 N Magnetite Ln
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 908-4300
Grades: PK-8
| 494 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4757 E Winsett St
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-6600
Grades: PK-5
| 383 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Tolson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1000 S Greasewood Rd
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 225-3300
Grades: PK-5
| 372 students
Rank: #1313.
Borton Primary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
700 E 22nd St
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-1000
Grades: PK-5
| 276 students
Rank: #1414.
Davis Bilingual Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
500 W Saint Marys Rd
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-1400
Grades: PK-5
| 289 students
Rank: #1515.
Annie Kellond Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6606 E Lehigh Dr
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 584-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 420 students
Rank: #1616.
W Arthur Sewel Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
425 N Sahuara Ave
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 584-7200
Grades: PK-5
| 166 students
Rank: #1717.
Anna Henry Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
650 N Igo Way
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 731-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 267 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Frances J Warren Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3505 W Milton Rd
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 908-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 162 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Soleng Tom Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11141 East Camino Quince
Tucson, AZ 85748
(520) 731-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 297 students
Rank: #2020.
Wheeler Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1818 S Avenida Del Sol
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 584-5500
Grades: PK-5
| 416 students
Rank: #2121.
Vesey Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5005 S Butts Rd
Tucson, AZ 85757
(520) 908-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 562 students
Rank: #2222.
John E White Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2315 W Canada St
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 908-5300
Grades: PK-5
| 640 students
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Cavett Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2120 E Naco Vis
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-1300
Grades: PK-5
| 173 students
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Drachman Primary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1085 S 10th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-1500
Grades: PK-8
| 329 students
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Dunham Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9850 E 29th St
Tucson, AZ 85748
(520) 731-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 158 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Henry Hank Oyama
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2700 S La Cholla Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 321 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Robison Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2745 E 18th St
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 232-7800
Grades: PK-5
| 265 students
Rank: #2828.
Hollinger K-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
150 W Ajo Way
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-1700
Grades: PK-8
| 687 students
Rank: #2929.
Roskruge Bilingual Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
501 E 6th St
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 225-2900
Grades: PK-8
| 560 students
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Howell Peter Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
401 N Irving Ave
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-7200
Grades: PK-5
| 248 students
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
John B Wright Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4311 E Linden St
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 232-8100
Grades: PK-5
| 458 students
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Laura N. Banks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3200 S Lead Flower Ave
Tucson, AZ 85735
(520) 908-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 308 students
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Bloom Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8310 E Pima St
Tucson, AZ 85715
(520) 731-3700
Grades: PK-6
| 364 students
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Ford Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8001 E Stella Rd
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 731-4300
Grades: PK-6
| 201 students
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Miles-exploratory Learning Center
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 E Broadway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-2200
Grades: PK-8
| 314 students
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 90 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 41,511 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : 82% (Top 50% in AZ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
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  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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