Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197)
School District · Tuba City, Arizona
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
1,433
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
1,433
How this district compares
Arizona rank
#166 of 203
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.2
below Arizona avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,430
+$6,254 vs Arizona median
District size
1,433 students
Typical than Arizona median
The short answer
Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197) ranks #166 of 203 Arizona districts by overall school rating. Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197)'s schools with real test data average 5.6/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Nizhoni Accelerated Academy (6.7/10), Tuba City Elementary School (6.5/10), and Tuba City Junior High School (4.8/10). 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 Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197) schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197)
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nizhoni Accelerated Academy | 6.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Tuba City Elementary School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Tuba City Junior High School | 4.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Tuba City High School | 4.5 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197)
Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197) is a Tuba City, Arizona school district serving 6 schools.The district educates 1,433 students. District-level spending was $17,430 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.2/10, Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197) demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Nizhoni Accelerated Academy, which has a composite score of 6.7/10.
In standardized testing, Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197) students show an average math proficiency of 29.3% and ELA proficiency of 29.7%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197), colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197) with test data.
Schools in Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197)
6 schoolsElementary Schools3
Middle Schools1
District Details
- State
- Arizona
- City
- Tuba City
- Total Enrollment
- 1,433
- District spending per student
- $17,430NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 25.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197)?
Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197) has 6 schools in total — 3 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 Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197)?
The average composite rating for Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197) is 5.2/10. 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 Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197)?
Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197)'s district-level spending was $17,430 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 Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197)?
Student-teacher ratio data for Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197) is not currently available.
What is the top-rated school in Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197)?
Nizhoni Accelerated Academy is the highest-rated school in Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197) with a composite score of 6.7/10.
What are the test scores in Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197)?
Across schools in Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197) with test data, the average math proficiency is 29.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 29.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197) compare to other districts in Arizona?
Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197) has an average school rating of 5.2/10 across 6 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
- 5.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 29.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 29.7%
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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