Top Rankings
Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,225 students in Flowing Wells Unified District (4405). This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
11 Schools
2,487 Schools
# Students
5,225 Students
1,111,369 Students
# Teachers
303 Teachers
62,202 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Flowing Wells Unified District (4405), which is ranked within the top 50% of all 602 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 86% has decreased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#268 out of 618 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
24%
Graduation Rate
86%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.66
% American Indian
1%
5%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
72%
49%
% Black
2%
6%
% White
22%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,228 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,551. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,634 is less than the state median of $11,452. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$53 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$50 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,228
$11,551
Spending / Student
$9,634
$11,452
Best Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Robert Richardson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6901 N Camino De La Tierra
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 696-8500
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 696-8500
Gr: K-6 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
J Robert Hendricks Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3400 W Orange Grove Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 696-8400
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 696-8400
Gr: K-6 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Flowing Wells High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3725 N Flowing Wells Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-8001
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-8001
Gr: 9-12 | 1,742 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
Centennial Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2200 W Wetmore Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-8200
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-8200
Gr: K-6 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #55.
Flowing Wells Junior High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4545 N La Cholla Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-8550
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-8550
Gr: 7-8 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #66.
Flowing Wells Digital Campus
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1556 W Prince Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-8900
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-8900
Gr: K-12 | 31 students Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #77.
Homer Davis Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4250 N Romero Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-8250
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-8250
Gr: K-6 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #88.
Laguna Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5001 N Shannon Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-8450
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-8450
Gr: K-6 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #99.
Douglas Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3302 N Flowing Wells Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-8300
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-8300
Gr: K-6 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1010.
Sentinel Peak High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4125 W Aerie Dr
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 696-8900
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 696-8900
Gr: 9-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 65:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
4605 N La Cholla Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-8909
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-8909
Gr: PK | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Flowing Wells Unified District (4405)?
Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) manages 11 public schools serving 5,225 students.
What is the rank of Flowing Wells Unified District (4405)?
Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) is ranked #282 out of 602 school districts in Arizona (top 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Flowing Wells Unified District (4405)?
72% of Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Flowing Wells Unified District (4405)?
Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is Flowing Wells Unified District (4405)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,634 is less than the state median of $11,452. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
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