Top Rankings
Santa Cruz Elementary District (4459) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 176 students in Santa Cruz Elementary District (4459) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
Public School in Santa Cruz Elementary District (4459) School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
1 School
2,476 Schools
# Students
176 Students
1,124,009 Students
# Teachers
13 Teachers
50,048 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Santa Cruz Elementary District (4459) School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 607 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#115 out of 631 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)47%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
24%
Graduation Rate
(16-17)≥80%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.02
0.66
% American Indian
n/a
5%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
99%
48%
% Black
n/a
6%
% White
n/a
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,511 is higher than the state median of $11,421. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,301 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,511
$11,421
Spending / Student
$18,301
$11,323
Best Santa Cruz Elementary District (4459) School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Little Red Schoolhouse
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7 Duquesne Rd
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0737
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0737
Grades: PK-8
| 176 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Santa Cruz Elementary District (4459) School District?
Santa Cruz Elementary District (4459) School District manages 1 public schools serving 176 students.
What is the rank of Santa Cruz Elementary District (4459) School District?
Santa Cruz Elementary District (4459) School District is ranked #115 out of 607 school districts in Arizona (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Cruz Elementary District (4459) School District?
99% of Santa Cruz Elementary District (4459) School District students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Santa Cruz Elementary District (4459) School District?
Santa Cruz Elementary District (4459) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Santa Cruz Elementary District (4459) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,301 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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