Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) School District
School District · Tucson, Arizona
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
11
6 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
5,287
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
11
6 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
5,287
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
How this district compares
Arizona rank
#70 of 203
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Arizona avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,617
$559 vs Arizona median
District size
5,287 students
Much larger than Arizona median
The short answer
Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) ranks #70 of 203 Arizona districts by overall school rating. Flowing Wells Unified District (4405)'s schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Robert Richardson Elementary School (8.2/10), Laguna Elementary School (7.9/10), and Flowing Wells Junior High School (7.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +8.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Flowing Wells Unified District (4405)
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robert Richardson Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Laguna Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Flowing Wells Junior High School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Douglas Elementary School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Centennial Elementary School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 6 | J Robert Hendricks Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Flowing Wells High School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Sentinel Peak High School | 4.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Flowing Wells Digital Campus | 4.5 / 10 |
| 10 | Homer Davis Elementary School | 3.9 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Flowing Wells Unified District (4405)
Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) is a Tucson, Arizona school district serving 11 schools.The district educates 5,287 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.3:1. District-level spending was $10,617 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Robert Richardson Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) students show an average math proficiency of 39.1% and ELA proficiency of 46.4%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Flowing Wells Unified District (4405), colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) with test data.
Schools in Flowing Wells Unified District (4405)
11 schoolsElementary Schools6
Middle Schools1
District Details
- State
- Arizona
- City
- Tucson
- Total Enrollment
- 5,287
- Teachers (FTE)
- 305
- District spending per student
- $10,617NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 25.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Flowing Wells Unified District (4405)?
Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) has 11 schools in total — 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Flowing Wells Unified District (4405)?
The average composite rating for Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) 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 Flowing Wells Unified District (4405)?
Flowing Wells Unified District (4405)'s district-level spending was $10,617 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 Flowing Wells Unified District (4405)?
The average student-teacher ratio in Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) is 17.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Flowing Wells Unified District (4405)?
Robert Richardson Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Flowing Wells Unified District (4405)?
Across schools in Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) with test data, the average math proficiency is 39.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 46.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) compare to other districts in Arizona?
Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 11 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
- 39.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 46.4%
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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