Pima Unified District (4220) School District
School District · Pima, Arizona
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
1,080
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
1,080
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
How this district compares
Arizona rank
#38 of 203
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above Arizona avg
Per-pupil spending
$9,612
$1,564 vs Arizona median
District size
1,080 students
Smaller than Arizona median
The short answer
Pima Unified District (4220) ranks #38 of 203 Arizona districts by overall school rating. Pima Unified District (4220)'s schools with real test data average 7.0/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Pima Junior High School (8.2/10), Pima High School (6.8/10), and Pima Elementary School (6.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +3.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Pima Unified District (4220) schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Pima Unified District (4220)
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pima Junior High School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Pima High School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Pima Elementary School | 6.0 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Pima Unified District (4220)
Pima Unified District (4220) is a Pima, Arizona school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 1,080 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.4:1. District-level spending was $9,612 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.0/10, Pima Unified District (4220) is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Pima Junior High School, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Pima Unified District (4220) students show an average math proficiency of 35.1% and ELA proficiency of 47.1%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Pima Unified District (4220), colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Pima Unified District (4220) with test data.
Schools in Pima Unified District (4220)
4 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
High Schools2
District Details
- State
- Arizona
- City
- Pima
- Total Enrollment
- 1,080
- Teachers (FTE)
- 75
- District spending per student
- $9,612NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 11.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Pima Unified District (4220)?
Pima Unified District (4220) has 4 schools in total — 1 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 Pima Unified District (4220)?
The average composite rating for Pima Unified District (4220) is 7.0/10. 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 Pima Unified District (4220)?
Pima Unified District (4220)'s district-level spending was $9,612 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 Pima Unified District (4220)?
The average student-teacher ratio in Pima Unified District (4220) is 14.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Pima Unified District (4220)?
Pima Junior High School is the highest-rated school in Pima Unified District (4220) with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Pima Unified District (4220)?
Across schools in Pima Unified District (4220) with test data, the average math proficiency is 35.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 47.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Pima Unified District (4220) compare to other districts in Arizona?
Pima Unified District (4220) has an average school rating of 7.0/10 across 4 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
- 7.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 35.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 47.1%
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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