Amphitheater Unified District
- 701 WEST WETMORE
- TUCSON, AZ 85705
- (520) 696-5128
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 80.5% | 70.7% |
| Dropout Rate | 2.3% | 6.7% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $7,868 | $8,089 |
| Students Per Teacher | 16.1 | 19.9 |
| Number of Schools | 20 | - |
| Number of Students | 15,923 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 988 | - |
District Test Scores
AIMS - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 71.0% | 65.0% | |
| 2009 | 79.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 76.0% | 71.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 77.0% | 73.0% | |
| 2009 | 73.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 88.0% | 69.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2009 | 82.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 81.0% | 76.0% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 70.0% | 63.0% | |
| 2009 | 100.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 100.0% | 74.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 77.0% | 71.0% | |
| 2009 | 77.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 89.0% | 69.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 72.0% | 61.0% | |
| 2009 | 70.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 67.0% | 53.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2009 | 89.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 76.0% | 70.0% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 71.0% | 58.0% | |
| 2009 | 79.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 100.0% | 70.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 78.0% | 72.0% | |
| 2009 | 94.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 86.0% | 68.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.0% | 74.0% | |
| 2009 | 86.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 79.0% | 65.0% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 61.0% | 56.0% | |
| 2009 | 100.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 99.0% | 67.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 81.0% | 78.0% | |
| 2009 | 76.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 87.0% | 68.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 78.0% | 73.0% | |
| 2009 | 89.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 80.0% | 72.0% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 62.0% | 57.0% | |
| 2009 | 100.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 76.0% | 71.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 83.0% | 77.0% | |
| 2009 | 89.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 83.0% | 70.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 82.0% | 75.0% | |
| 2009 | 89.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 72.0% | 65.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 65.0% | 57.0% | |
| 2009 | 71.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 84.0% | 62.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 79.0% | 73.0% | |
| 2009 | 75.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 74.0% | 67.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 67.0% | 58.0% | |
| 2009 | 66.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2009 | 91.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 86.0% | 76.0% | |
Grade 2009 Cohort - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 16.0% | 14.0% | |
| 2009 | 21.0% | 23.0% | |
| 2008 | 35.0% | - | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 7.0% | 23.0% | |
| 2009 | 22.0% | 27.0% | |
| 2008 | 60.0% | - | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 25.0% | 22.0% | |
| 2009 | 23.0% | 26.0% | |
| 2008 | 42.0% | - | |
Grade 2010 Cohort - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 14.0% | 18.0% | |
| 2009 | 37.0% | 38.0% | |
| 2008 | 92.0% | - | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 16.0% | 29.0% | |
| 2009 | 58.0% | 57.0% | |
| 2008 | 95.0% | - | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 17.0% | 27.0% | |
| 2009 | 45.0% | 48.0% | |
| 2008 | 75.0% | - | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2008 | 14.0% | - | |
Grade 2011 Cohort - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 20.0% | 19.0% | |
| 2009 | 98.0% | 87.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 48.0% | 47.0% | |
| 2009 | 98.0% | 83.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 41.0% | 45.0% | |
| 2009 | 81.0% | 72.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2009 | 34.0% | 34.0% | |
| 2008 | 46.0% | - | |
Grade 2012 Cohort - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 67.0% | 59.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.0% | 77.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 35.0% | 35.0% | |
| 2009 | 50.0% | 56.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 80.0% | 72.0% | |
Grade 2013 Cohort - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 49.0% | 62.0% | |
HS - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2009 | 84.0% | 71.0% | |
| 2008 | 65.0% | 58.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2009 | 91.0% | 75.0% | |
| 2008 | 88.0% | 66.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2009 | 48.0% | 39.0% | |
| 2008 | 43.0% | 37.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2009 | 74.0% | 64.0% | |
| 2008 | 70.0% | 63.0% | |
Grade 2008 Cohort - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2009 | 17.0% | 17.0% | |
| 2008 | 14.0% | - | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2009 | 30.0% | 25.0% | |
| 2008 | 10.0% | - | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2009 | 10.0% | 19.0% | |
| 2008 | 26.0% | - | |
Grade 10 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2008 | 75.0% | 67.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2008 | 82.0% | 73.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 75.0% | 68.0% | |
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2008 | 31.0% | 35.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2008 | 44.0% | 49.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 39.0% | 46.0% | |
Grade 12 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2008 | 27.0% | 28.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2008 | 27.0% | 36.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 33.0% | 35.0% | |
Source: AZ Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 15,923 | 16.1 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 144 |
| Kindergarten Students | 1,091 |
| 1st Grade Students | 1,042 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 1,011 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 1,052 |
| 4th Grade Students | 1,067 |
| 5th Grade Students | 1,114 |
| 6th Grade Students | 1,171 |
| 7th Grade Students | 1,155 |
| 8th Grade Students | 1,158 |
| 9th Grade Students | 1,343 |
| 10th Grade Students | 1,353 |
| 11th Grade Students | 1,276 |
| 12th Grade Students | 1,231 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 280 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 632 |
| Hispanic | 5,704 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 707 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 7,885 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 7,905 |
| Female | 7,303 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 988 | 16.1 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 7 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 56 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 634 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 291 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 196 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 2 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 21 |
| Elementary | 8 |
| Secondary | 13 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 11 |
| Library Support Staff | 4 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 737 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 2 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 17 |
| School Administrators | 49 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 144 |
| Student Support Services | 149 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 378 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $159,472,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $81,142,000 | 50.9% |
| Property Tax | $65,733,000 | 41.2% |
| Other School Systems | $3,193,000 | 2.0% |
| Cities and Counties | $271,000 | 0.2% |
| School Lunch | $1,739,000 | 1.1% |
| Textbook Sales and Rentals | $6,000 | 0.00% |
| District Activity Receipts | $1,560,000 | 1.0% |
| Other Sales and Services | $2,490,000 | 1.6% |
| Sale of Property | $125,000 | 0.08% |
| Interest Earnings | $1,162,000 | 0.7% |
| Fines and Forfeits | $164,000 | 0.1% |
| Private Contributions | $874,000 | 0.5% |
| Miscellaneous | $3,825,000 | 2.4% |
| Total State Revenues | $61,021,000 | 38.3% |
| General Formula Assistance | $55,943,000 | 35.1% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $427,000 | 0.3% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $427,000 | 0.3% |
| Bilingual Education Programs | $1,599,000 | 1.0% |
| Gifted and Talented Programs | $54,000 | 0.03% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $86,000 | 0.05% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $1,158,000 | 0.7% |
| Other Programs | $1,327,000 | 0.8% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $17,309,000 | 10.9% |
| Through State - Title I | $4,469,000 | 2.8% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $3,112,000 | 2.0% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $738,000 | 0.5% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $63,000 | 0.04% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $410,000 | 0.3% |
| Through State - Bilingual Education | $296,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $2,672,000 | 1.7% |
| Through State - Other | $5,453,000 | 3.4% |
| Non-Specified | $25,000 | 0.02% |
| Direct - Indian Education | $71,000 | 0.04% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $129,059,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $73,228,000 | 56.7% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $48,713,000 | 37.7% |
| Student Support | $8,563,000 | 5.4% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $5,918,000 | 3.7% |
| General Administration Support | $991,000 | 0.6% |
| School Administration Support | $5,524,000 | 3.5% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $16,986,000 | 10.7% |
| Student Transportation Support | $7,257,000 | 4.6% |
| Other Support Services | $3,474,000 | 2.2% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $7,118,000 | 5.5% |
| Food Services | $4,795,000 | 3.0% |
| Enterprise Operations | $2,323,000 | 1.5% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 80.5% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 1,143 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 118 | 2.3% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Amphitheater Unified District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 20
- Students: 15,923
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 988
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| AMPHITHEATER HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
125 West Yavapai Rd
Tucson, AZ Public | 9-12 | 1,380 | 18.1 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| AMPHITHEATER MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
315 East Prince Rd
Tucson, AZ Public | 6-8 | 693 | 14.8 |  Review This School |
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| CANYON DEL ORO HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
25 West Calle Concordia
Oro Valley, AZ Public | 9-12 | 1,828 | 19.1 | Review This School |
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| COPPER CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
11620 North Copper Spring Trai
Tucson, AZ Public | KG-5 | 750 | 18.7 | Review This School |
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| CORONADO K-8 SCHOOL | ||||
3401 East Wilds Rd
Tucson, AZ Public | KG-8 | 1,147 | 18.3 | Review This School |
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| E C NASH SCHOOL | ||||
515 West Kelso
Tucson, AZ Public | KG-5 | 570 | 13.8 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| FRANCES OWEN HOLAWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3500 North Cherry Ave
Tucson, AZ Public | PK-5 | 435 | 12.5 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| HELEN KEELING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2837 North Los Altos Ave
Tucson, AZ Public | KG-5 | 424 | 12.4 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| IRONWOOD RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
2475 West Naranja Dr
Tucson, AZ Public | 9-12 | 1,963 | 22.5 | Review This School |
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| LA CIMA MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
5600 North La Canada
Tucson, AZ Public | 6-8 | 626 | 14.9 | Review This School |
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| LAWRENCE W CROSS MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1000 West Chapala Dr
Tucson, AZ Public | 6-8 | 790 | 20.2 | Review This School |
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| L M PRINCE SCHOOL | ||||
125 East Prince Rd
Tucson, AZ Public | PK-5 | 600 | 13.4 | Review This School |
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| LULU WALKER SCHOOL | ||||
1750 West Roller Coaster Rd
Tucson, AZ Public | KG-5 | 641 | 18.3 |  4 out of 5 1 Review |
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| MARION DONALDSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2040 West Omar Dr
Tucson, AZ Public | PK-5 | 408 | 15.2 | Review This School |
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| MESA VERDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1661 West Sage
Tucson, AZ Public | PK-5 | 413 | 16.4 | Review This School |
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| PAINTED SKY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
12620 North Woodburne Ave
Tucson, AZ Public | PK-5 | 205 | 5.3 |  3 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| RICHARD B WILSON JR SCHOOL | ||||
2330 West Glover Rd
Tucson, AZ Public | PK-8 | 1,205 | 17.3 | Review This School |
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| RILLITO CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
266 East Pastime Rd
Tucson, AZ Public | PK-12 | 68 | 5.0 | Review This School |
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| RIO VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1351 East Limberlost
Tucson, AZ Public | KG-6 | 530 | 15.3 | Review This School |
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| WINIFRED HARELSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
826 West Chapala Dr
Tucson, AZ Public | KG-6 | 532 | 18.5 | Review This School |
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