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Florence Unified School District (4437)

1000 S Main St
Florence, AZ 85132-8132
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Florence Unified School District (4437) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 8,952 students in Florence Unified School District (4437). This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Florence Unified School District (4437) have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
14 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
8,952 Students
1,124,009 Students
# Teachers
523 Teachers
50,048 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Florence Unified School District (4437), which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 607 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 89% has increased from 85% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#412 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(22-23)
21%
34%
28%
40%
13%
24%
(22-23)
89%
77%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.65
0.66
% American Indian
2%
5%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
42%
48%
% Black
7%
6%
% White
42%
34%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,204 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,421. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,980 is less than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$91 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$89 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,204
$11,421
Spending / Student
$9,980
$11,323

Best Florence Unified School District (4437) Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Florence High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1001 S Main St
Florence, AZ 85132
(520) 866-3560
Grades: 7-12
| 842 students
Rank: #22.
Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy
(Math: 34% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
35900 N Charbray Dr
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 987-7600
Grades: K-8
| 742 students
Rank: #33.
San Tan Foothills High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1255 W Silverdale Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 474-6240
Grades: 7-12
| 804 students
Rank: #44.
Poston Butte High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
32375 N Gantzel Rd
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 474-6100
Grades: 7-12
| 1,423 students
Rank: #55.
Anthem Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2700 N. Anthem Way
Florence, AZ 85132
(520) 723-6400
Grades: PK-9
| 705 students
Rank: #66.
Florence K-8
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
460 S. Park Street
Florence, AZ 85132
(520) 868-3540
Grades: PK-8
| 758 students
Rank: #77.
Skyline Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1084 San Tan Hills Dr
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 888-7520
Grades: PK-8
| 587 students
Rank: #88.
Walker Butte K-8
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
29697 N Desert Willow Blvd
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 987-5360
Grades: PK-8
| 764 students
Rank: #99.
Magma Ranch K8 School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10980 E. Desert Mountain Boule
Florence, AZ 85132
(520) 868-7300
Grades: PK-8
| 535 students
Rank: #1010.
Copper Basin
(Math: 12% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
28682 N Main St
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 888-7500
Grades: PK-8
| 558 students
Rank: #1111.
San Tan Heights Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2500 W San Tan Heights Blvd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 888-7555
Grades: PK-8
| 718 students
Rank: #1212.
Florence Virtual Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
225 S. Orlando Street
Florence, AZ 85132
(602) 222-3333
Grades: K-12
| 182 students
Rank: #1313.
Mountain Vista Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
225 S. Orlando Street
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 474-6170
Grades: PK-12
| 178 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Learning Center
Special Education School
29895 N Desert Willow Blvd
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 987-5380
Grades: PK-K
| 156 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Florence Unified School District (4437)?
Florence Unified School District (4437) manages 14 public schools serving 8,952 students.
What is the rank of Florence Unified School District (4437)?
Florence Unified School District (4437) is ranked #403 out of 607 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Florence Unified School District (4437)?
42% of Florence Unified School District (4437) students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Florence Unified School District (4437)?
Florence Unified School District (4437) has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Florence Unified School District (4437)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,980 is less than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 14 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 8,952 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : 89% (Top 30% in AZ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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