Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) School District
School District · Tucson, Arizona
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,237
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,237
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Evaluating Tanque Verde Unified District (4408)?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) 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.
Tanque Verde High School
Tucson · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Tanque Verde Elementary School
Tucson · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Agua Caliente School
Tucson · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Arizona rank
#32 of 202
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.2
above Arizona avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,237
$939 vs Arizona median
District size
2,211 students
Larger than Arizona median
The short answer
Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) ranks #32 of 202 Arizona districts by overall school rating. Tanque Verde Unified District (4408)'s schools with real test data average 7.5/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Tanque Verde High School (8.3/10), Tanque Verde Elementary School (7.9/10), and Agua Caliente School (7.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Tanque Verde Unified District (4408)
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tanque Verde High School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Tanque Verde Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Agua Caliente School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Emily Gray Junior High School | 6.5 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Tanque Verde Unified District (4408)
Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) is a Tucson, Arizona school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 2,211 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.5:1. The district invests $10,237 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.5/10, Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Tanque Verde High School, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) students show an average math proficiency of 64.0% and ELA proficiency of 71.9%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Tanque Verde Unified District (4408), colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) with test data.
Schools in Tanque Verde Unified District (4408)
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Arizona
- City
- Tucson
- Total Enrollment
- 2,211
- Teachers (FTE)
- 134
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Tanque Verde Unified District (4408)?
Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) has 4 schools in total — 2 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 Tanque Verde Unified District (4408)?
The average composite rating for Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) is 7.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Tanque Verde Unified District (4408)?
Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) spends $10,237 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Tanque Verde Unified District (4408)?
The average student-teacher ratio in Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) is 16.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Tanque Verde Unified District (4408)?
Tanque Verde High School is the highest-rated school in Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Tanque Verde Unified District (4408)?
Across schools in Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) with test data, the average math proficiency is 64.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 71.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) compare to other districts in Arizona?
Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) has an average school rating of 7.5/10 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
- 7.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 64.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 71.9%
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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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