Top Rankings
Pima Unified District (4220) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,080 students in Pima Unified District (4220) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Pima Unified District (4220) School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% 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
4 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
1,080 Students
1,124,009 Students
# Teachers
75 Teachers
50,048 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pima Unified District (4220) School District, 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 92% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#319 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
24%
Graduation Rate
92%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.66
% American Indian
1%
5%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
30%
48%
% Black
1%
6%
% White
67%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,351 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,421. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,085 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,351
$11,421
Spending / Student
$13,085
$11,323
Best Pima Unified District (4220) School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gila Valley Learning Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
170 S. Main Street
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 387-8015
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 387-8015
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Pima High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
131 S. Main
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 387-8151
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 387-8151
Gr: 9-12 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Pima Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
131 S. Main Street
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 387-8051
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 387-8051
Gr: K-6 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Pima Junior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
192 E. 200 S.
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 387-8101
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 387-8101
Gr: 7-8 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pima Unified District (4220) School District?
Pima Unified District (4220) School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,080 students.
What is the rank of Pima Unified District (4220) School District?
Pima Unified District (4220) School District is ranked #353 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 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pima Unified District (4220) School District?
67% of Pima Unified District (4220) School District students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pima Unified District (4220) School District?
Pima Unified District (4220) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Pima Unified District (4220) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,085 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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