Amphitheater Unified District (4406) School District
School District · Tucson, Arizona
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
22
14 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
11,835
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
22
14 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
11,835
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Evaluating Amphitheater Unified District (4406)?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Amphitheater Unified District (4406) as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
The Innovation Academy
Oro Valley · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Painted Sky Elementary School
Oro Valley · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Winifred Harelson Elementary School
Tucson · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Arizona rank
#79 of 202
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Arizona avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,104
+$928 vs Arizona median
District size
11,835 students
Much larger than Arizona median
The short answer
Amphitheater Unified District (4406) ranks #79 of 202 Arizona districts by overall school rating. Amphitheater Unified District (4406)'s schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 22 schools. Its top-rated schools are The Innovation Academy (9.7/10), Painted Sky Elementary School (9.0/10), and Winifred Harelson Elementary School (8.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Amphitheater Unified District (4406)
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (22 of 22). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Innovation Academy | 9.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Painted Sky Elementary School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Winifred Harelson Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Lulu Walker School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Mesa Verde Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Lawrence W Cross Middle School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Canyon Del Oro High School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Richard B Wilson JR School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Frances Owen Holaway Elementary School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Ironwood Ridge High School | 6.7 / 10 |
See all 22 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Amphitheater Unified District (4406)
Amphitheater Unified District (4406) is a Tucson, Arizona school district serving 22 schools.The district educates 11,835 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.2:1. District-level spending was $12,104 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Amphitheater Unified District (4406) demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is The Innovation Academy, which has a composite score of 9.7/10.
In standardized testing, Amphitheater Unified District (4406) students show an average math proficiency of 46.9% and ELA proficiency of 53.8%.
The district includes 14 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Amphitheater Unified District (4406), colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Amphitheater Unified District (4406) with test data.
Schools in Amphitheater Unified District (4406)
22 schoolsElementary Schools14
Middle Schools3
Other Schools2
District Details
- State
- Arizona
- City
- Tucson
- Total Enrollment
- 11,835
- Teachers (FTE)
- 779
- District spending per student
- $12,104NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Amphitheater Unified District (4406)?
Amphitheater Unified District (4406) has 22 schools in total — 14 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Amphitheater Unified District (4406)?
The average composite rating for Amphitheater Unified District (4406) is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Amphitheater Unified District (4406)?
Amphitheater Unified District (4406)'s district-level spending was $12,104 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Amphitheater Unified District (4406)?
The average student-teacher ratio in Amphitheater Unified District (4406) is 15.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Amphitheater Unified District (4406)?
The Innovation Academy is the highest-rated school in Amphitheater Unified District (4406) with a composite score of 9.7/10.
What are the test scores in Amphitheater Unified District (4406)?
Across schools in Amphitheater Unified District (4406) with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Amphitheater Unified District (4406) compare to other districts in Arizona?
Amphitheater Unified District (4406) has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 22 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Arizona by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 46.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 53.8%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Arizona Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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