Vail Unified District
- 13801 EAST BENSON HWY
- VAIL, AZ 85641
- (520) 762-2040
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 89.2% | 70.7% |
| Dropout Rate | 2.0% | 6.7% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $6,756 | $8,089 |
| Students Per Teacher | 16.7 | 19.9 |
| Number of Schools | 17 | - |
| Number of Students | 9,594 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 575 | - |
District Test Scores
AIMS - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.0% | 65.0% | |
| 2009 | 100.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 89.0% | 71.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.0% | 73.0% | |
| 2009 | 87.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 100.0% | 69.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2009 | 87.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 84.0% | 76.0% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.0% | 63.0% | |
| 2009 | 93.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 100.0% | 74.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.0% | 71.0% | |
| 2009 | 89.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 100.0% | 69.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.0% | 61.0% | |
| 2009 | 88.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 82.0% | 53.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2009 | 90.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 83.0% | 70.0% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.0% | 58.0% | |
| 2009 | 90.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 93.0% | 70.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.0% | 72.0% | |
| 2009 | 90.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 100.0% | 68.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 87.0% | 74.0% | |
| 2009 | 92.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 82.0% | 65.0% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 83.0% | 56.0% | |
| 2009 | 100.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 100.0% | 67.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.0% | 78.0% | |
| 2009 | 100.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 100.0% | 68.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 82.0% | 73.0% | |
| 2009 | 95.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 86.0% | 72.0% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 87.0% | 57.0% | |
| 2009 | 94.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 100.0% | 71.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 95.0% | 77.0% | |
| 2009 | 92.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 92.0% | 70.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.0% | 75.0% | |
| 2009 | 94.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 84.0% | 65.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.0% | 57.0% | |
| 2009 | 100.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 84.0% | 62.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.0% | 73.0% | |
| 2009 | 100.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 86.0% | 67.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.0% | 58.0% | |
| 2009 | 85.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 79.0% | 50.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2009 | 95.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 90.0% | 76.0% | |
Grade 2010 Cohort - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 31.0% | 18.0% | |
| 2009 | 83.0% | 38.0% | |
| 2008 | 100.0% | - | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 30.0% | 29.0% | |
| 2009 | 100.0% | 57.0% | |
| 2008 | 100.0% | - | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 65.0% | 27.0% | |
| 2009 | 74.0% | 48.0% | |
| 2008 | 81.0% | - | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2008 | 63.0% | - | |
Grade 2011 Cohort - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 43.0% | 19.0% | |
| 2009 | 100.0% | 87.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 81.0% | 47.0% | |
| 2009 | 88.0% | 83.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 74.0% | 45.0% | |
| 2009 | 81.0% | 72.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2009 | 58.0% | 34.0% | |
Grade 2012 Cohort - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 73.0% | 59.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.0% | 77.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 72.0% | 35.0% | |
| 2009 | 56.0% | 56.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.0% | 72.0% | |
HS - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2009 | 98.0% | 71.0% | |
| 2008 | 81.0% | 58.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2009 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 2008 | 87.0% | 66.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2009 | 58.0% | 39.0% | |
| 2008 | 63.0% | 37.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2009 | 80.0% | 64.0% | |
| 2008 | 80.0% | 63.0% | |
Grade 2009 Cohort - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2009 | 33.0% | 23.0% | |
| 2008 | 76.0% | - | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2008 | 94.0% | - | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 75.0% | - | |
Grade 10 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2008 | 84.0% | 67.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2008 | 88.0% | 73.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 81.0% | 68.0% | |
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2008 | 63.0% | 35.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2008 | 84.0% | 49.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 78.0% | 46.0% | |
Grade 12 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2008 | 60.0% | 28.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2008 | 82.0% | 36.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 77.0% | 35.0% | |
Source: AZ Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 9,594 | 16.7 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 132 |
| Kindergarten Students | 728 |
| 1st Grade Students | 824 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 727 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 807 |
| 4th Grade Students | 776 |
| 5th Grade Students | 769 |
| 6th Grade Students | 802 |
| 7th Grade Students | 747 |
| 8th Grade Students | 814 |
| 9th Grade Students | 794 |
| 10th Grade Students | 794 |
| 11th Grade Students | 668 |
| 12th Grade Students | 686 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 56 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 358 |
| Hispanic | 2,341 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 585 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 6,728 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 5,196 |
| Female | 4,872 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 575 | 16.7 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 1 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 21 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 327 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 225 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 279 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 2 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 7 |
| Elementary | - |
| Secondary | 7 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 9 |
| Library Support Staff | 10 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 399 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 5 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 3 |
| School Administrators | 33 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 63 |
| Student Support Services | 100 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 195 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $78,324,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $27,441,000 | 35.0% |
| Property Tax | $19,351,000 | 24.7% |
| Other School Systems | $632,000 | 0.8% |
| Cities and Counties | $237,000 | 0.3% |
| School Lunch | $1,590,000 | 2.0% |
| Textbook Sales and Rentals | $4,000 | 0.01% |
| District Activity Receipts | $1,271,000 | 1.6% |
| Other Sales and Services | $731,000 | 0.9% |
| Sale of Property | $178,000 | 0.2% |
| Interest Earnings | $282,000 | 0.4% |
| Fines and Forfeits | $3,000 | 0.00% |
| Private Contributions | $634,000 | 0.8% |
| Miscellaneous | $2,528,000 | 3.2% |
| Total State Revenues | $47,555,000 | 60.7% |
| General Formula Assistance | $40,013,000 | 51.1% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $196,000 | 0.3% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $196,000 | 0.3% |
| Gifted and Talented Programs | $23,000 | 0.03% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $46,000 | 0.06% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $6,784,000 | 8.7% |
| Other Programs | $297,000 | 0.4% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $3,328,000 | 4.2% |
| Through State - Title I | $10,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $1,085,000 | 1.4% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $18,000 | 0.02% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $11,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $41,000 | 0.05% |
| Through State - Bilingual Education | $2,000 | 0.00% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $646,000 | 0.8% |
| Through State - Other | $1,419,000 | 1.8% |
| Direct - Other | $96,000 | 0.1% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $60,986,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $35,077,000 | 57.5% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $22,978,000 | 37.7% |
| Student Support | $3,406,000 | 4.3% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $1,667,000 | 2.1% |
| General Administration Support | $393,000 | 0.5% |
| School Administration Support | $3,098,000 | 4.0% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $7,775,000 | 9.9% |
| Student Transportation Support | $3,599,000 | 4.6% |
| Other Support Services | $3,040,000 | 3.9% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $2,931,000 | 4.8% |
| Food Services | $2,227,000 | 2.8% |
| Enterprise Operations | $704,000 | 0.9% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 89.2% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 478 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 52 | 2.0% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Vail Unified District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 17
- Students: 9,594
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 575
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| ACACIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
12955 East Colossal Cave Rd
Vail, AZ Public | PK-5 | 781 | 18.8 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| CIENEGA HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
12775 East Mary Ann Cleveland
Vail, AZ Public | 9-12 | 1,865 | 19.0 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| CIVANO CHARTER SCHOOL | ||||
10673 East Mira Ln
Tucson, AZ Charter | KG-8 | 104 | - |  Review This School |
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| CORONA FOOTHILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
16705 South Houghton Rd
Corona De Tucson, AZ Public | 6-8 | 420 | 16.2 | Review This School |
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| COTTONWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
9950 East Rees Loop
Tucson, AZ Public | KG-6 | 721 | 18.7 | Review This School |
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| DESERT SKY MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
9850 East Rankin Loop
Vail, AZ Public | 6-8 | 697 | 19.4 | Review This School |
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| DESERT WILLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
9400 East Esmond Loop
Tucson, AZ Public | KG-5 | 773 | 17.2 | Review This School |
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| EMPIRE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
10701 East Maryann Cleveland W
Tucson, AZ Public | 9-12 | 815 | 17.6 | Review This School |
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| MESQUITE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
9455 East Rita Rd
Tucson, AZ Public | KG-8 | 595 | 18.0 | Review This School |
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| OCOTILLO RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
10701 South White Lightning
Vail, AZ Public | KG-5 | 649 | 14.7 | Review This School |
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| OLD VAIL MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
13299 East Colossal Cave Rd
Vail, AZ Public | 5-8 | 691 | 16.4 |  1 out of 5 1 Review |
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| PANTANO HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
12775 East Mary Ann Cleveland
Vail, AZ Public | 9-12 | 103 | 23.0 | Review This School |
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| PANTANO MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
| Non-Operational or Status Unknown | ||||
12775 East Mary Ann Cleveland
Vail, AZ Public | 6-8 | - | - | Review This School |
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| RINCON VISTA MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
10770 East Bilby Rd
Tucson, AZ Public | 6-8 | 431 | 19.3 | Review This School |
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| SENITA VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
10750 East Bilby Rd
Tucson, AZ Public | PK-8 | 511 | 19.5 | Review This School |
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| SYCAMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
16701 South Houghton Rd
Corona, AZ Public | KG-5 | 753 | 18.0 | Review This School |
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| THE VAIL HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
9040 South Rita Rd
Tucson, AZ Charter | 9-12 | 159 | - | Review This School |
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