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Sunnyside Unified District (4407) 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 2025 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 14,144 students in Sunnyside Unified District (4407) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
51爆料s in Sunnyside Unified District (4407) School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% 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
22 Schools
2,497 Schools
# Students
14,144 Students
1,127,236 Students
# Teachers
729 Teachers
50,123 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Sunnyside Unified District (4407) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 613 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 73% has decreased from 76% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#526 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
24%
Graduation Rate
73%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.66
# American Indian Students
388 Students
56,116 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
5%
# Asian Students
55 Students
35,991 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
12,638 Students
539,586 Students
% Hispanic Students
89%
48%
# Black Students
384 Students
64,873 Students
% Black Students
3%
6%
# White Students
462 Students
378,219 Students
% White Students
3%
34%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
4,020 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
213 Students
48,398 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
265
20,743
# Students in K Grade:
955
73,376
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,015
79,016
# Students in 2nd Grade:
983
82,765
# Students in 3rd Grade:
985
80,694
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,021
83,261
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,053
83,447
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,063
83,334
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,032
84,606
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,091
85,578
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,211
89,836
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,516
92,783
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,135
90,345
# Students in 12th Grade:
819
96,909
# Ungraded Students:
-
543
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,015 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,388. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,122 is less than the state median of $11,291. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$142 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$129 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,015
$11,388
Spending / Student
$9,122
$11,291
Best Sunnyside Unified District (4407) School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gallego Primary Fine Arts Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6200 S Hemisphere Pl
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3000
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3000
Grades: K-3
| 526 students
Rank: #22.
Elvira Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
250 W Elvira Rd
Tucson, AZ 85756
(520) 545-2800
Tucson, AZ 85756
(520) 545-2800
Grades: K-6
| 654 students
Rank: #33.
Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3700 E Alvord Rd
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-4700
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-4700
Grades: 4-8
| 775 students
Rank: #44.
Los Amigos Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2200 E Drexel Rd
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3200
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3200
Grades: K-6
| 613 students
Rank: #55.
Desert View High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4101 E Valencia Rd
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-5100
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 2,157 students
Rank: #66.
Sunnyside High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1725 E Bilby Rd
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-5300
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,221 students
Rank: #77.
Star Academic High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5093 S Liberty Ave
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2300
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2300
Grades: 6-12
| 303 students
Rank: #88.
Craycroft Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5455 E. Littletown Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2600
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 595 students
Rank: #99.
Esperanza Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2353 E Bantam Rd
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2900
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2900
Grades: K-6
| 464 students
Rank: #1010.
Rivera Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5102 S Cherry Ave
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3900
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3900
Grades: K-6
| 419 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5495 S Liberty Ave
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3100
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3100
Grades: K-6
| 524 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Mission Manor Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 W Santa Rosa St
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3500
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3500
Grades: PK-6
| 487 students
Rank: #1313.
Sunnyside Online Success Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2238 E Ginter Rd
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2064
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2064
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1414.
Summit View Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1900 E Summit St
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3800
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3800
Grades: K-6
| 408 students
Rank: #1515.
Los Ninos Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5445 S Alvernon Way
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3300
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3300
Grades: PK-6
| 427 students
Rank: #1616.
Santa Clara Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6910 S Santa Clara Ave
Tucson, AZ 85756
(520) 545-3700
Tucson, AZ 85756
(520) 545-3700
Grades: K-6
| 432 students
Rank: #1717.
Billy Lane Lauffer Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5385 E Littletown Rd
Tucson, AZ 85756
(520) 545-4900
Tucson, AZ 85756
(520) 545-4900
Grades: 5-8
| 450 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Apollo Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
265 West Nebraska Street
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-4500
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-4500
Grades: 6-8
| 502 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Challenger Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 E Elvira Rd
Tucson, AZ 85756
(520) 545-4600
Tucson, AZ 85756
(520) 545-4600
Grades: 6-8
| 595 students
Rank: #2020.
Drexel Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 E Drexel Rd
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2700
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2700
Grades: PK-6
| 495 students
Rank: #2121.
Sierra 2-8 School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5801 S Del Moral Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-4800
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-4800
Grades: 2-8
| 699 students
Rank: n/an/a
5702 S Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3600
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3600
Grades: PK-2
| 398 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sunnyside Unified District (4407) School District?
Sunnyside Unified District (4407) School District manages 22 public schools serving 14,144 students.
What is the rank of Sunnyside Unified District (4407) School District?
Sunnyside Unified District (4407) School District is ranked #528 out of 613 school districts in Arizona (bottom 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sunnyside Unified District (4407) School District?
89% of Sunnyside Unified District (4407) School District students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sunnyside Unified District (4407) School District?
Sunnyside Unified District (4407) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Sunnyside Unified District (4407) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,122 is less than the state median of $11,291. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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