Santa Cruz Elementary District (4459) School District
School District · Nogales, Arizona
Avg Rating
8.5
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,038
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Avg Rating
8.5
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,038
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Evaluating Santa Cruz Elementary District (4459)?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Santa Cruz Elementary District (4459) 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.
Little Red Schoolhouse
Nogales · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$18,038
+$6,862 vs Arizona median
District size
176 students
Smaller than Arizona median
Top-Rated Schools in Santa Cruz Elementary District (4459)
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Little Red Schoolhouse | 8.5 / 10 |
See all 1 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Santa Cruz Elementary District (4459)
Santa Cruz Elementary District (4459) is a Nogales, Arizona school district serving 1 schools. The district educates 176 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.5:1. The district invests $18,038 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.5/10, Santa Cruz Elementary District (4459) is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Little Red Schoolhouse, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Santa Cruz Elementary District (4459) students show an average math proficiency of 49.9% and ELA proficiency of 63.4%.
The district includes 1 elementary school .
District Map
Schools in Santa Cruz Elementary District (4459), colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Santa Cruz Elementary District (4459) with test data.
Schools in Santa Cruz Elementary District (4459)
1 schools Elementary Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Arizona
- City
- Nogales
- Total Enrollment
- 176
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Santa Cruz Elementary District (4459)?
Santa Cruz Elementary District (4459) has 1 schools in total — 1 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Santa Cruz Elementary District (4459)?
The average composite rating for Santa Cruz Elementary District (4459) is 8.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Santa Cruz Elementary District (4459)?
Santa Cruz Elementary District (4459) spends $18,038 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Santa Cruz Elementary District (4459)?
The average student-teacher ratio in Santa Cruz Elementary District (4459) is 13.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Santa Cruz Elementary District (4459)?
Little Red Schoolhouse is the highest-rated school in Santa Cruz Elementary District (4459) with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Santa Cruz Elementary District (4459)?
Across schools in Santa Cruz Elementary District (4459) with test data, the average math proficiency is 49.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 63.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 8.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 49.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 63.4%
Resources
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateOther School Districts in AZ
Compare Santa Cruz Elementary District (4459) with neighboring districts in the state.
- Tucson Unified District (4403) (90)
- Mesa Unified District (4235) (78)
- West-mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) (59)
- Pima County Jted (89380) (55)
- East Valley Institute of Technology (4516) (50)
- Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) (45)
- Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) (44)
- Peoria Unified School District (4237) (44)
- Deer Valley Unified District (4246) (41)
- Gilbert Unified District (4239) (38)
- Washington Elementary School District (4260) (33)
- Scottsdale Unified District (4240) (30)
- Kyrene Elementary District (4267) (26)
- Dysart Unified District (4243) (25)
- Cartwright Elementary District (4282) (23)
- Tempe School District (4258) (23)
- Vail Unified District (4413) (23)
- Amphitheater Unified District (4406) (22)
- Sunnyside Unified District (4407) (22)
- Marana Unified District (4404) (20)
- Phoenix Union High School District (4286) (20)
- Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) (20)
- Northern Arizona Vocational Institute of Technolog (78786) (19)
- Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (6393) (19)
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.
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.