Nogales Unified District (4457) School District
School District · Nogales, Arizona
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
11
6 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
5,701
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.3:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
11
6 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
5,701
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.3:1
How this district compares
Arizona rank
#122 of 203
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below Arizona avg
Per-pupil spending
$9,157
$2,019 vs Arizona median
District size
5,701 students
Much larger than Arizona median
The short answer
Nogales Unified District (4457) ranks #122 of 203 Arizona districts by overall school rating. Nogales Unified District (4457)'s schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Robert Bracker Elementary (8.2/10), Desert Shadows Middle School (7.3/10), and Francisco Vasquez De Coronado Elementary School (7.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +6.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Nogales Unified District (4457) schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Nogales Unified District (4457)
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robert Bracker Elementary | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Desert Shadows Middle School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Francisco Vasquez De Coronado Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Mary L Welty Elementary School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 5 | A J Mitchell Elementary School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Nogales High School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Wade Carpenter Middle School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Pierson High School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Challenger Elementary School | 4.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Nusd Online | 3.9 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Nogales Unified District (4457)
Nogales Unified District (4457) is a Nogales, Arizona school district serving 11 schools.The district educates 5,701 students with a student-teacher ratio of 21.3:1. District-level spending was $9,157 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.9/10, Nogales Unified District (4457) demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Robert Bracker Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Nogales Unified District (4457) students show an average math proficiency of 38.1% and ELA proficiency of 43.5%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Nogales Unified District (4457), colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Nogales Unified District (4457) with test data.
Schools in Nogales Unified District (4457)
11 schoolsElementary Schools6
High Schools2
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Arizona
- City
- Nogales
- Total Enrollment
- 5,701
- Teachers (FTE)
- 268
- District spending per student
- $9,157NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 30.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Nogales Unified District (4457)?
Nogales Unified District (4457) has 11 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Nogales Unified District (4457)?
The average composite rating for Nogales Unified District (4457) is 5.9/10. 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 Nogales Unified District (4457)?
Nogales Unified District (4457)'s district-level spending was $9,157 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 Nogales Unified District (4457)?
The average student-teacher ratio in Nogales Unified District (4457) is 21.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Nogales Unified District (4457)?
Robert Bracker Elementary is the highest-rated school in Nogales Unified District (4457) with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Nogales Unified District (4457)?
Across schools in Nogales Unified District (4457) with test data, the average math proficiency is 38.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 43.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Nogales Unified District (4457) compare to other districts in Arizona?
Nogales Unified District (4457) has an average school rating of 5.9/10 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
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 38.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 43.5%
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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