Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458) School District
School District · Rio Rico, Arizona
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
3,621
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.6:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
3,621
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.6:1
How this district compares
Arizona rank
#110 of 203
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Arizona avg
Per-pupil spending
$9,639
$1,537 vs Arizona median
District size
3,621 students
Much larger than Arizona median
The short answer
Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458) ranks #110 of 203 Arizona districts by overall school rating. Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458)'s schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are San Cayetano Elementary School (6.7/10), Mountain View School (6.7/10), and Calabasas School (6.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +5.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458) schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458)
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Cayetano Elementary School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Mountain View School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Calabasas School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Rio Rico High School | 5.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Coatimundi Middle School | 5.0 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458)
Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458) is a Rio Rico, Arizona school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 3,621 students with a student-teacher ratio of 21.6:1. District-level spending was $9,639 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458) demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Mountain View School, which has a composite score of 6.7/10.
In standardized testing, Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458) students show an average math proficiency of 33.8% and ELA proficiency of 40.7%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458), colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458) with test data.
Schools in Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458)
5 schoolsElementary Schools3
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Arizona
- City
- Rio Rico
- Total Enrollment
- 3,621
- Teachers (FTE)
- 168
- District spending per student
- $9,639NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 20.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458)?
Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458) has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458)?
The average composite rating for Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458) is 6.0/10. 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 Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458)?
Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458)'s district-level spending was $9,639 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 Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458)?
The average student-teacher ratio in Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458) is 21.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458)?
Mountain View School is the highest-rated school in Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458) with a composite score of 6.7/10.
What are the test scores in Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458)?
Across schools in Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458) with test data, the average math proficiency is 33.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 40.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458) compare to other districts in Arizona?
Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458) has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 5 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
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 33.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 40.7%
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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