Pima Unified District (4220) School District
School District · Pima, Arizona
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,612
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,612
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Evaluating Pima Unified District (4220)?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Pima Unified District (4220) as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Pima High School
Pima · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Pima Elementary School
Pima · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Pima Junior High School
Pima · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Arizona rank
#96 of 202
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below 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 #96 of 202 Arizona districts by overall school rating. Pima Unified District (4220)'s schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Pima High School (8.0/10), Pima Elementary School (5.3/10), and Pima Junior High School (5.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
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 High School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Pima Elementary School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Pima Junior High School | 5.2 / 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. The district invests $9,612 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.2/10, Pima Unified District (4220) demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Pima High School, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.
In standardized testing, Pima Unified District (4220) students show an average math proficiency of 38.8% and ELA proficiency of 51.8%.
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 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Arizona
- City
- Pima
- Total Enrollment
- 1,080
- Teachers (FTE)
- 75
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data 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 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Pima Unified District (4220)?
Pima Unified District (4220) spends $9,612 per student per year.
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 High School is the highest-rated school in Pima Unified District (4220) with a composite score of 8.0/10.
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 38.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.8%. 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 6.2/10 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
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 38.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 51.8%
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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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