Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) School District
School District · Tucson, Arizona
Avg Rating
8.0
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,211
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Avg Rating
8.0
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,211
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
How this district compares
Arizona rank
#3 of 203
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.7
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 #3 of 203 Arizona districts by overall school rating. Tanque Verde Unified District (4408)'s schools with real test data average 8.0/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Agua Caliente School (8.4/10), Tanque Verde High School (8.0/10), and Emily Gray Junior High School (8.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +1.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
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 | Agua Caliente School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Tanque Verde High School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Emily Gray Junior High School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Tanque Verde Elementary School | 7.8 / 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. District-level spending was $10,237 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 8.0/10, Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Agua Caliente School, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) students show an average math proficiency of 63.0% and ELA proficiency of 68.9%.
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 schoolsElementary Schools2
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Arizona
- City
- Tucson
- Total Enrollment
- 2,211
- Teachers (FTE)
- 134
- District spending per student
- $10,237NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 4.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 8.0/10. 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 Tanque Verde Unified District (4408)?
Tanque Verde Unified District (4408)'s district-level spending was $10,237 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 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)?
Agua Caliente School is the highest-rated school in Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) with a composite score of 8.4/10.
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 63.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 68.9%. 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 8.0/10 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
- 8.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 63.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 68.9%
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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