Florence Unified School District (4437)
School District · Florence, Arizona
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
14
8 elem, 3 high
Enrollment
8,952
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
14
8 elem, 3 high
Enrollment
8,952
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
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A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Florence Unified School District (4437) as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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San Tan Foothills High School
Queen Creek · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Mountain Vista Academy
Florence · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Florence High School
Florence · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Arizona rank
#127 of 202
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Arizona avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,483
$693 vs Arizona median
District size
8,952 students
Much larger than Arizona median
The short answer
Florence Unified School District (4437) ranks #127 of 202 Arizona districts by overall school rating. Florence Unified School District (4437)'s schools with real test data average 5.6/10 across 13 schools. Its top-rated schools are San Tan Foothills High School (7.3/10), Mountain Vista Academy (6.8/10), and Florence High School (6.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Florence Unified School District (4437)
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (13 of 14). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Tan Foothills High School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Mountain Vista Academy | 6.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Florence High School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy | 6.7 / 10 |
| 5 | San Tan Heights Elementary | 6.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Florence K-8 | 5.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Poston Butte High School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Skyline Ranch Elementary School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Florence Virtual Academy | 5.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Anthem Elementary School | 5.0 / 10 |
See all 14 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Florence Unified School District (4437)
Florence Unified School District (4437) is a Florence, Arizona school district serving 14 schools.The district educates 8,952 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.2:1. District-level spending was $10,483 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.7/10, Florence Unified School District (4437) demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is San Tan Foothills High School, which has a composite score of 7.3/10.
In standardized testing, Florence Unified School District (4437) students show an average math proficiency of 32.9% and ELA proficiency of 41.1%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools, and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Florence Unified School District (4437), colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Florence Unified School District (4437) with test data.
Schools in Florence Unified School District (4437)
14 schoolsElementary Schools8
District Details
- State
- Arizona
- City
- Florence
- Total Enrollment
- 8,952
- Teachers (FTE)
- 519
- District spending per student
- $10,483NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 10.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Florence Unified School District (4437)?
Florence Unified School District (4437) has 14 schools in total — 8 elementary, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Florence Unified School District (4437)?
The average composite rating for Florence Unified School District (4437) is 5.7/10. 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 Florence Unified School District (4437)?
Florence Unified School District (4437)'s district-level spending was $10,483 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 Florence Unified School District (4437)?
The average student-teacher ratio in Florence Unified School District (4437) is 17.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Florence Unified School District (4437)?
San Tan Foothills High School is the highest-rated school in Florence Unified School District (4437) with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What are the test scores in Florence Unified School District (4437)?
Across schools in Florence Unified School District (4437) with test data, the average math proficiency is 32.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 41.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Florence Unified School District (4437) compare to other districts in Arizona?
Florence Unified School District (4437) has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 14 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
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 32.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 41.1%
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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