Vail Unified District (4413) School District
School District · Vail, Arizona
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
23
10 elem, 4 mid, 6 high
Enrollment
14,831
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.1:1
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
23
10 elem, 4 mid, 6 high
Enrollment
14,831
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.1:1
How this district compares
Arizona rank
#25 of 203
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.8
above Arizona avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,071
$1,105 vs Arizona median
District size
14,831 students
Much larger than Arizona median
The short answer
Vail Unified District (4413) ranks #25 of 203 Arizona districts by overall school rating. Vail Unified District (4413)'s schools with real test data average 7.2/10 across 22 schools. Its top-rated schools are Mesquite Elementary School (9.1/10), Sycamore Elementary School (9.0/10), and Cottonwood Elementary School (9.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +4.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Vail Unified District (4413) schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Vail Unified District (4413)
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (22 of 23). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mesquite Elementary School | 9.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Sycamore Elementary School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Cottonwood Elementary School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Desert Willow Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Vail Innovation Center | 8.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Senita Valley Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Vail Academy & High School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Acacia Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Empire High School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Civano Community K-8 School | 7.7 / 10 |
See all 23 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Vail Unified District (4413)
Vail Unified District (4413) is a Vail, Arizona school district serving 23 schools.The district educates 14,831 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.1:1. District-level spending was $10,071 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.2/10, Vail Unified District (4413) is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Mesquite Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.1/10.
In standardized testing, Vail Unified District (4413) students show an average math proficiency of 65.1% and ELA proficiency of 67.1%.
The district includes 10 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 6 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Vail Unified District (4413), colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Vail Unified District (4413) with test data.
Schools in Vail Unified District (4413)
23 schoolsElementary Schools10
Middle Schools4
High Schools6
District Details
- State
- Arizona
- City
- Vail
- Total Enrollment
- 14,831
- Teachers (FTE)
- 819
- District spending per student
- $10,071NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 5.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Vail Unified District (4413)?
Vail Unified District (4413) has 23 schools in total — 10 elementary, 4 middle, and 6 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Vail Unified District (4413)?
The average composite rating for Vail Unified District (4413) is 7.2/10. 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 Vail Unified District (4413)?
Vail Unified District (4413)'s district-level spending was $10,071 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 Vail Unified District (4413)?
The average student-teacher ratio in Vail Unified District (4413) is 18.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Vail Unified District (4413)?
Mesquite Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Vail Unified District (4413) with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What are the test scores in Vail Unified District (4413)?
Across schools in Vail Unified District (4413) with test data, the average math proficiency is 65.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 67.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Vail Unified District (4413) compare to other districts in Arizona?
Vail Unified District (4413) has an average school rating of 7.2/10 across 23 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
- 7.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 65.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 67.1%
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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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