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Florence Unified School District (4437)

1000 S Main St
Florence, AZ 85132-8132
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Florence Unified School District (4437) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 8,952 students in Florence Unified School District (4437). This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Florence Unified School District (4437) have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
14 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
8,952 Students
1,124,009 Students
# Teachers
523 Teachers
50,048 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Florence Unified School District (4437), which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 603 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 85% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#383 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
21%
34%
28%
40%
13%
24%
89%
77%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.65
0.66
% American Indian
2%
5%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
42%
48%
% Black
7%
6%
% White
42%
34%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,204 in this school district is less 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 $9,980 is less than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$91 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$89 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,204
$11,421
Spending / Student
$9,980
$11,323

Best Florence Unified School District (4437) Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Anthem Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2700 N. Anthem Way
Florence, AZ 85132
(520) 723-6400
Gr: PK-9 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
35900 N Charbray Dr
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 987-7600
Gr: K-8 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Florence High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 S Main St
Florence, AZ 85132
(520) 866-3560
Gr: 7-12 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Skyline Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1084 San Tan Hills Dr
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 888-7520
Gr: PK-8 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #55.
Florence K-8
(Math: 23% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
460 S. Park Street
Florence, AZ 85132
(520) 868-3540
Gr: PK-8 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #66.
San Tan Foothills High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1255 W Silverdale Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 474-6240
Gr: 7-12 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #77.
Poston Butte High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
32375 N Gantzel Rd
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 474-6100
Gr: 7-12 | 1,423 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #88.
Walker Butte K-8
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
29697 N Desert Willow Blvd
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 987-5360
Gr: PK-8 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #99.
San Tan Heights Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2500 W San Tan Heights Blvd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 888-7555
Gr: PK-8 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1010.
Magma Ranch K8 School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10980 E. Desert Mountain Boule
Florence, AZ 85132
(520) 868-7300
Gr: PK-8 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1111.
Copper Basin
(Math: 12% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
28682 N Main St
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 888-7500
Gr: PK-8 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1212.
Florence Virtual Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
225 S. Orlando Street
Florence, AZ 85132
(602) 222-3333
Gr: K-12 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1313.
Mountain Vista Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
225 S. Orlando Street
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 474-6170
Gr: PK-12 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Learning Center
Special Education School
29895 N Desert Willow Blvd
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 987-5380
Gr: PK-K | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Florence Unified School District (4437)?
Florence Unified School District (4437) manages 14 public schools serving 8,952 students.
What is the rank of Florence Unified School District (4437)?
Florence Unified School District (4437) is ranked #389 out of 603 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Florence Unified School District (4437)?
42% of Florence Unified School District (4437) students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Florence Unified School District (4437)?
Florence Unified School District (4437) has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Florence Unified School District (4437)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,980 is less than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 14 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 8,952 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : 89% (Top 10% in AZ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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