Sahuarita Unified District (4411) School District
School District · Sahuarita, Arizona
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
6,431
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.4:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
6,431
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.4:1
How this district compares
Arizona rank
#81 of 203
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.0
above Arizona avg
Per-pupil spending
$8,786
$2,390 vs Arizona median
District size
6,431 students
Much larger than Arizona median
The short answer
Sahuarita Unified District (4411) ranks #81 of 203 Arizona districts by overall school rating. Sahuarita Unified District (4411)'s schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Sahuarita Intermediate School (8.0/10), Wrightson Ridge K-8 School (7.0/10), and Anza Trail (6.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +7.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Sahuarita Unified District (4411) schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Sahuarita Unified District (4411)
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sahuarita Intermediate School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Wrightson Ridge K-8 School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Anza Trail | 6.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Sahuarita Digital Pathways Academy | 6.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Walden Grove High School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Sahuarita High School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Sahuarita Middle School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Copper View Elementary School | 4.7 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Sahuarita Unified District (4411)
Sahuarita Unified District (4411) is a Sahuarita, Arizona school district serving 10 schools.The district educates 6,431 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.4:1. District-level spending was $8,786 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.4/10, Sahuarita Unified District (4411) demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Sahuarita Intermediate School, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.
In standardized testing, Sahuarita Unified District (4411) students show an average math proficiency of 43.1% and ELA proficiency of 52.1%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Sahuarita Unified District (4411), colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Sahuarita Unified District (4411) with test data.
Schools in Sahuarita Unified District (4411)
10 schoolsElementary Schools6
Middle Schools1
High Schools2
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Arizona
- City
- Sahuarita
- Total Enrollment
- 6,431
- Teachers (FTE)
- 350
- District spending per student
- $8,786NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Sahuarita Unified District (4411)?
Sahuarita Unified District (4411) has 10 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 Sahuarita Unified District (4411)?
The average composite rating for Sahuarita Unified District (4411) is 6.4/10. 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 Sahuarita Unified District (4411)?
Sahuarita Unified District (4411)'s district-level spending was $8,786 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 Sahuarita Unified District (4411)?
The average student-teacher ratio in Sahuarita Unified District (4411) is 18.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Sahuarita Unified District (4411)?
Sahuarita Intermediate School is the highest-rated school in Sahuarita Unified District (4411) with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What are the test scores in Sahuarita Unified District (4411)?
Across schools in Sahuarita Unified District (4411) with test data, the average math proficiency is 43.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Sahuarita Unified District (4411) compare to other districts in Arizona?
Sahuarita Unified District (4411) has an average school rating of 6.4/10 across 10 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
- 6.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 43.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 52.1%
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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