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Altar Valley Elementary District (4418)

10105 S Sasabe Rd
Tucson, AZ 85736-1226
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 537 students in Altar Valley Elementary District (4418). This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Altar Valley Elementary District (4418) have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,470 Schools
# Students
537 Students
1,123,227 Students
# Teachers
27 Teachers
50,033 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Altar Valley Elementary District (4418), which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 601 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has increased from 70-79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#427 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
20%
34%
23%
40%
15-19%
24%
(16-17)
80-84%
78%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.66
% American Indian
8%
5%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
58%
48%
% Black
1%
6%
% White
30%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,000 is higher than the state median of $11,429. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,821 is higher than the state median of $11,331. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,000
$11,429
Spending / Student
$15,821
$11,331

Best Altar Valley Elementary District (4418) Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Altar Valley Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
16350 W Ajo Hwy
Tucson, AZ 85736
(520) 822-9343
Gr: 5-8 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Robles Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9875 S Sasabe Rd
Tucson, AZ 85736
(520) 822-9418
Gr: PK-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 70%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Altar Valley Elementary District (4418)?
Altar Valley Elementary District (4418) manages 2 public schools serving 537 students.
What is the rank of Altar Valley Elementary District (4418)?
Altar Valley Elementary District (4418) is ranked #455 out of 601 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Altar Valley Elementary District (4418)?
58% of Altar Valley Elementary District (4418) students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 8% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Altar Valley Elementary District (4418)?
Altar Valley Elementary District (4418) has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Altar Valley Elementary District (4418)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,821 is higher than the state median of $11,331. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 537 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : 80-84%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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