Sarah Marley School

735 E 7th St
Douglas, AZ 85607
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 285 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sarah Marley School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 285 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sarah Marley School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

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School Overview

Sarah Marley School's student population of 285 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
285 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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School Rankings

Sarah Marley School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sarah Marley School is 0.04, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AZ)
#1779 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤5%
32%
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10-14%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
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American Indian
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5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
98%
47%
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Black
n/a
6%
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White
2%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.04
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Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sarah Marley School's ranking?
Sarah Marley School is ranked #1779 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Sarah Marley School?
285 students attend Sarah Marley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Sarah Marley School students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sarah Marley School?
Sarah Marley School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sarah Marley School offer ?
Sarah Marley School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sarah Marley School part of?
Sarah Marley School is part of Douglas Unified District (4174) School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 285 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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