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Tucson Unified District (4403) (2026) - Tucson, AZ

Tucson Unified District (4403)

1010 E 10th St
Tucson, AZ 85719-5813
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Tucson Unified District (4403) 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 2026 school year, there are 39 public middle schools serving 25,321 students in Tucson Unified District (4403). This district's average middle testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public middle schools in Arizona.
Public Middle Schools in Tucson Unified District (4403) have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
90 Schools
1,152 Schools
# Students
40,316 Students
600,286 Students
# Teachers
2,721 Teachers
33,165 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Tucson Unified District (4403), which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 602 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 82% has decreased from 85% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#351 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
22%
34%
29%
40%
15%
24%
82%
77%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.66
% American Indian
4%
4%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
65%
46%
% Black
7%
6%
% White
17%
35%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,852 is higher than the state median of $11,551. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,353 is less than the state median of $11,452. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$518 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$458 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,852
$11,551
Spending / Student
$11,353
$11,452

Best Tucson Unified District (4403) Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
University High School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
421 N Arcadia Ave
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-5900
Gr: 8-12 | 982 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Teenage Parent Program - Tapp
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
102 N Plumer Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-3250
Gr: 6-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Borman K-8 School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6630 E Lightning Dr
Tucson, AZ 85708
(520) 584-4600
Gr: PK-8 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5831 E Pima St
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 731-4100
Gr: 6-8 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #55.
Robins Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3939 N Magnetite Ln
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 908-4300
Gr: PK-8 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #66.
Sabino High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5000 N Bowes Rd
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 584-7700
Gr: 7-12 | 816 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #77.
Wakefield Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
101 W 44th St
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-6280
Gr: 6-8 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #88.
Mary Meredith K-12 School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
755 N Magnolia Ave
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-8200
Gr: K-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Drachman Primary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1085 S 10th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-1500
Gr: PK-8 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Miles-exploratory Learning Center
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 E Broadway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-2200
Gr: PK-8 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1111.
Tucson Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 N 2nd Ave
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 225-5000
Gr: 8-12 | 2,938 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1212.
Mansfeld Middle Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 E 6th St
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-1800
Gr: 6-8 | 794 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1313.
Gridley Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
350 S Harrison Rd
Tucson, AZ 85748
(520) 731-4600
Gr: 6-8 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1414.
Alice Vail Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5350 E 16th St
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 584-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1515.
Tucson Unified Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3645 E Pima St
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 232-8770
Gr: K-12 | 1,184 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1616.
Sahuaro High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
545 N Camino Seco
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 731-7100
Gr: 8-12 | 1,250 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1717.
Palo Verde High Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1302 S Avenida Vega
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 584-7400
Gr: 8-12 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1818.
Rincon High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
421 N Arcadia Ave
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-5600
Gr: 8-12 | 1,109 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1919.
Hollinger K-8 School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
150 W Ajo Way
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-1700
Gr: PK-8 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Magee Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8300 E Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 731-5000
Gr: 6-8 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Roskruge Bilingual Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
501 E 6th St
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 225-2900
Gr: PK-8 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2222.
Doolen Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 N Country Club Rd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 232-6900
Gr: 6-8 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2323.
C E Rose Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
710 W Michigan St
Tucson, AZ 85714
(520) 908-4400
Gr: PK-8 | 766 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2424.
Roberts Naylor
(Math: 17% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1701 S Columbus Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 584-6800
Gr: PK-8 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2525.
Pueblo High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3500 S 12th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-4300
Gr: 8-12 | 1,821 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2626.
Mccorkle Pk-8
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4455 S Mission Rd
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 877-2000
Gr: PK-8 | 1,048 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2727.
Dietz K-8 School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7575 E Palma St
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 731-4000
Gr: PK-8 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2828.
Utterback Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3233 S Pinal Vis
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2929.
Secrist Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3400 S Houghton Rd
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 731-5300
Gr: 6-8 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #3030.
Santa Rita High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3951 S Pantano Rd
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 731-7500
Gr: 8-12 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #3131.
Booth-fickett Math/science Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
450 S Montego Dr
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 731-3800
Gr: PK-8 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #3232.
Morgan Maxwell School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2802 W Anklam Rd
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 225-2000
Gr: PK-8 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3333.
Cholla High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2001 W Starr Pass Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-4000
Gr: 8-12 | 1,575 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #3434.
Pistor Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5455 S Cardinal Ave
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 908-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3535.
Anna Lawrence Intermediate School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4850 W Jeffrey Rd
Tucson, AZ 85757
(520) 908-3900
Gr: 3-8 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 90 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 40,316 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : 82% (Top 30% in AZ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Top 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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