For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 318 students in Superior Unified School District (4440). This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Superior Unified School District (4440) have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% 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
2,476 Schools
# Students
318 Students
1,124,009 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
50,048 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Superior Unified School District (4440), 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#605 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.66
% American Indian
n/a
5%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
84%
48%
% Black
1%
6%
% White
15%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,714 is higher 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 $17,160 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,714
$11,421
Spending / Student
$17,160
$11,323
Best Superior Unified School District (4440) Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John F Kennedy School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Sunset Dr
Superior, AZ 85273
(520) 689-3000
Superior, AZ 85273
(520) 689-3000
Grades: PK-6
| 162 students
Rank: #22.
Superior Junior/senior High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 W Panther Dr
Superior, AZ 85173
(520) 689-3000
Superior, AZ 85173
(520) 689-3000
Grades: 7-12
| 156 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Superior Unified School District (4440)?
Superior Unified School District (4440) manages 2 public schools serving 318 students.
What is the rank of Superior Unified School District (4440)?
Superior Unified School District (4440) is ranked #568 out of 607 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Superior Unified School District (4440)?
84% of Superior Unified School District (4440) students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Superior Unified School District (4440)?
Superior Unified School District (4440) has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Superior Unified School District (4440)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,160 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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