Top Rankings
Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,461 students in Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (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
11 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
4,461 Students
1,124,009 Students
# Teachers
231 Teachers
50,048 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 607 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 92% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#228 out of 631 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
24%
Graduation Rate
92%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.66
% American Indian
1%
5%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
41%
48%
% Black
5%
6%
% White
42%
34%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
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 grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,846 is less than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$51 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$48 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,351
$11,421
Spending / Student
$10,846
$11,323
Best Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Buena High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5225 E Buena School Blvd
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2800
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2800
Grades: 7-12
| 1,750 students
Rank: #22.
Huachuca Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3228 Saint Andrews Dr
Sierra Vista, AZ 85650
(520) 515-2960
Sierra Vista, AZ 85650
(520) 515-2960
Grades: K-6
| 406 students
Rank: #33.
Svusd Aoi
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5225 E Buena School Blvd
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2901
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2901
Grades: K-12
| 33 students
Rank: #44.
Pueblo Del Sol Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5130 Paseo Las Palmas
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2970
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2970
Grades: K-6
| 343 students
Rank: #55.
Bella Vista Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
801 N Lenzner Ave
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2940
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2940
Grades: K-6
| 280 students
Rank: #66.
Village Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
905 El Camino Real
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2990
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2990
Grades: K-6
| 359 students
Rank: #77.
Joyce Clark Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1045 S Lenzner Ave
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2930
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2930
Grades: 6-8
| 563 students
Rank: #88.
Town & Country Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1313 S Lenzner Ave
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2980
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2980
Grades: PK-6
| 428 students
Rank: #99.
Carmichael Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
701 N Carmichael Ave
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2950
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2950
Grades: PK-6
| 299 students
Rank: n/an/a
701 N Carmichael Ave
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2950
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2950
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
3555 E Fry Blvd
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2928
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2928
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) School District?
Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) School District manages 11 public schools serving 4,461 students.
What is the rank of Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) School District?
Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) School District is ranked #221 out of 607 school districts in Arizona (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) School District?
42% of Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) School District students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) School District?
Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,846 is less than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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