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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 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
819 Schools
# Students
41,511 Students
387,005 Students
# Teachers
2,828 Teachers
23,053 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 627 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
0.64
# American Indian Students
1,559 Students
16,918 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
4%
# Asian Students
683 Students
8,904 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
27,084 Students
189,337 Students
% Hispanic Students
65%
49%
# Black Students
2,646 Students
21,424 Students
% Black Students
6%
6%
# White Students
7,602 Students
131,945 Students
% White Students
18%
34%
# Hawaiian Students
219 Students
1,454 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,718 Students
17,023 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,060
18,799
# Students in K Grade:
2,897
47,045
# Students in 1st Grade:
3,073
51,093
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,888
49,327
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,079
50,720
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,075
49,606
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,929
48,196
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,818
35,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,800
17,656
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,125
18,168
# 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
470
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,482 is higher than the state median of $11,215. 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 $11,119. 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
$11,215
Spending / Student
$11,026
$11,119
Best Tucson Unified District (4403) School District Public Preschools (2024-25)
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
| 324 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
| 325 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
| 283 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
| 335 students
Rank: #55.
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
| 501 students
Rank: #66.
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
| 237 students
Rank: #77.
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
| 115 students
Rank: #88.
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
| 499 students
Rank: #99.
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
| 275 students
Rank: #1010.
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
| 494 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
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
| 383 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
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
| 372 students
Rank: #1313.
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
| 276 students
Rank: #1414.
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
| 289 students
Rank: #1515.
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
| 420 students
Rank: #1616.
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
| 166 students
Rank: #1717.
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
| 267 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
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
| 162 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
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
| 297 students
Rank: #2020.
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
| 416 students
Rank: #2121.
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
| 562 students
Rank: #2222.
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
| 640 students
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
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
| 173 students
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
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: #23 - 2523. - 25.
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
| 158 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
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
| 321 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
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
| 265 students
Rank: #2828.
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
| 687 students
Rank: #2929.
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: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Howell Peter Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 N Irving Ave
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-7200
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-7200
Grades: PK-5
| 248 students
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
John B Wright Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4311 E Linden St
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 232-8100
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 232-8100
Grades: PK-5
| 458 students
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Laura N. Banks Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3200 S Lead Flower Ave
Tucson, AZ 85735
(520) 908-5700
Tucson, AZ 85735
(520) 908-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 308 students
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Bloom Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8310 E Pima St
Tucson, AZ 85715
(520) 731-3700
Tucson, AZ 85715
(520) 731-3700
Grades: PK-6
| 364 students
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Ford Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8001 E Stella Rd
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 731-4300
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 731-4300
Grades: PK-6
| 201 students
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
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
| 314 students
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