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6.1 avg / 10

Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) School District

School District · Tucson, Arizona

Students: 5,287
Teachers (FTE): 305
Estimated Scores: 9%

Avg Rating

6.1

out of 10

Schools

11

6 elem, 1 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,617

Student-Teacher Ratio

17.3:1

District shortlistschools + peers

Evaluating Flowing Wells Unified District (4405)?

A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.

Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

J Robert Hendricks Elementary School

8.9/10

Tucson · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

Robert Richardson Elementary School

8.3/10

Tucson · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

Centennial Elementary School

7.5/10

Tucson · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

How this district compares

Arizona rank

#99 of 202

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.1

below 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 #99 of 202 Arizona districts by overall school rating. Flowing Wells Unified District (4405)'s schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are J Robert Hendricks Elementary School (8.9/10), Robert Richardson Elementary School (8.3/10), and Centennial Elementary School (7.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

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 J Robert Hendricks Elementary School 8.9 / 10
2 Robert Richardson Elementary School 8.3 / 10
3 Centennial Elementary School 7.5 / 10
4 Flowing Wells High School 7.0 / 10
5 Flowing Wells Junior High School 5.8 / 10
6 Flowing Wells Digital Campus 5.5 / 10
7 Sentinel Peak High School 5.4 / 10
8 Homer Davis Elementary School 4.9 / 10
9 Laguna Elementary School 4.7 / 10
10 Douglas Elementary School 4.2 / 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. The district invests $10,617 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.1/10, Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is J Robert Hendricks Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.

In standardized testing, Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) students show an average math proficiency of 41.2% and ELA proficiency of 49.8%.

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

Math Proficiency 41.2%
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ELA Proficiency 49.8%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) with test data.

District Details

State
Arizona
City
Tucson
Total Enrollment
5,287
Teachers (FTE)
305
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data 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 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Flowing Wells Unified District (4405)?

Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) spends $10,617 per student per year.

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)?

J Robert Hendricks Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) with a composite score of 8.9/10.

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 41.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.8%. 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 6.1/10 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
6.1/10
Math Proficiency
41.2%
ELA Proficiency
49.8%

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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