Serving 608 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Manzanita School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 608 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Manzanita School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Manzanita School's student population of 608 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
608 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Manzanita School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Manzanita School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#150 out of 1956 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
30%
47%
Black
1%
6%
White
58%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Manzanita School's ranking?
Manzanita School is ranked #150 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Manzanita School often compared to?
Manzanita Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sunrise Drive Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Manzanita School?
608 students attend Manzanita School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Manzanita School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Manzanita School?
Manzanita School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Manzanita School offer ?
Manzanita School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Manzanita School part of?
Manzanita School is part of Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410) School District.
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