Photo: Rgper22008 · Public domainSouth Tucson’s public schools outscore 51% of Arizona districts
The grade covers the public school district serving South Tucson, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. 22% of students in South Tucson’s public schools are proficient in math, below the Arizona average (35%). Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Arizona, not nationally.
From Arizona state tests taken in spring 2022, when 94% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
South Tucson’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 61 Arizona towns with household incomes within a quarter of South Tucson’s, its schools beat 72%, higher than their 51% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 29% of tested students were proficient in reading and 22% in math, against 40% and 35% statewide; 94% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
82% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 78% across Arizona. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $13,666 per student, against $12,318 across Arizona (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then 27 middle and 11 high schools
Which school depends on the address at the later steps. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Las Puertas Community School is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind South Tucson’s grade
B−: better than 51% of Arizona school districts, #86 of 139 Arizona towns. Graduation is above the Arizona average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve South Tucson, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in South Tucson
Mission View Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 232 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Tucson
Kindergarten in South Tucson
Mission View Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 232 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Tucson
1st grade in South Tucson
Mission View Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 232 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Tucson
2nd grade in South Tucson
Mission View Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 232 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Tucson
3rd grade in South Tucson
Mission View Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 232 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Tucson
4th grade in South Tucson
Mission View Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 232 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Tucson
5th grade in South Tucson
Mission View Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 232 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Tucson
South Tucson’s public schools are run by Tucson Unified District, which also serves Tucson. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
South Tucson vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Arizona towns that share South Tucson’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| South Tucson | B− | Tucson Unified District |
Every school in South Tucson
39 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Arizona’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about South Tucson’s schools
Are South Tucson’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of Arizona: the public schools South Tucson children attend outscore 51% of Arizona’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade, #86 of 139 Arizona towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 72%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is South Tucson in?
Tucson Unified District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 40,316 students in 88 schools (2024–25).
Where do South Tucson kids go to high school?
One of 11 high schools, depending on your address: Tucson Magnet High School, Pueblo High School, Cholla High School, Sahuaro High School, Rincon High School, University High School, Sabino High School, Palo Verde High Magnet School, Catalina High School, Innovation Tech High School and Santa Rita High School.
What is South Tucson’s graduation rate?
82% of the class of 2023 in Tucson Unified District graduated in four years, against 78% across Arizona.
How much does South Tucson spend per student?
$13,666 in Tucson Unified District (FY2024), against $12,318 across Arizona. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What South Tucson families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near South Tucson → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Arizona. Stars are from neighbors.