Top Rankings
Daisy Education Corporation DBA Sonoran Science Academy (79049) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 769 students in Daisy Education Corporation DBA Sonoran Science Academy (79049) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
51±¬ÁÏs in Daisy Education Corporation DBA Sonoran Science Academy (79049) School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% 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
2 Schools
2,470 Schools
# Students
769 Students
1,123,227 Students
# Teachers
n/a
50,033 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a
Student By Grade
District Rank
Daisy Education Corporation DBA Sonoran Science Academy (79049) School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 601 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 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#141 out of 618 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
24%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.66
% American Indian
1%
5%
% Asian
9%
3%
% Hispanic
41%
48%
% Black
9%
6%
% White
35%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $8,139 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,429. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $7,492 is less than the state median of $11,331. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$8,139
$11,429
Spending / Student
$7,492
$11,331
Best Daisy Education Corporation DBA Sonoran Science Academy (79049) School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2325 W Sunset Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 665-3400
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 665-3400
Gr: K-12 | 700 students Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Sonoran Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2325 W Sunset Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 665-3400
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 665-3400
Gr: K-12 | 69 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Daisy Education Corporation DBA Sonoran Science Academy (79049) School District?
Daisy Education Corporation DBA Sonoran Science Academy (79049) School District manages 2 public schools serving 769 students.
What is the rank of Daisy Education Corporation DBA Sonoran Science Academy (79049) School District?
Daisy Education Corporation DBA Sonoran Science Academy (79049) School District is ranked #158 out of 601 school districts in Arizona (top 30%) 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Daisy Education Corporation DBA Sonoran Science Academy (79049) School District?
41% of Daisy Education Corporation DBA Sonoran Science Academy (79049) School District students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is Daisy Education Corporation DBA Sonoran Science Academy (79049) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $7,492 is less than the state median of $11,331. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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