Serving 878 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Dove Mountain K-8 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 878 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dove Mountain K-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Dove Mountain K-8's student population of 878 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
878 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dove Mountain K-8 ranks within the top 20% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dove Mountain K-8 is 0.58, 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
#269 out of 1854 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
37%
47%
Black
1%
6%
White
53%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
29%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dove Mountain K-8's ranking?
Dove Mountain K-8 is ranked #269 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Dove Mountain K-8 often compared to?
Dove Mountain K-8is often viewed alongside schools like Richard B Wilson Jr School, Orange Grove Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Dove Mountain K-8?
878 students attend Dove Mountain K-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Dove Mountain K-8 students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dove Mountain K-8?
Dove Mountain K-8 has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dove Mountain K-8 offer ?
Dove Mountain K-8 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Dove Mountain K-8 part of?
Dove Mountain K-8 is part of Marana Unified District (4404) School District.
School Reviews
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