Top Rankings
Maricopa Unified School District (4441) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 9,225 students in Maricopa Unified School District (4441). This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Maricopa Unified School District (4441) have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
13 Schools
2,473 Schools
# Students
9,225 Students
1,123,446 Students
# Teachers
504 Teachers
50,042 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Maricopa Unified School District (4441), which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 74% has decreased from 76% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#297 out of 618 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
24%
Graduation Rate
74%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.66
% American Indian
4%
5%
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
45%
48%
% Black
16%
6%
% White
25%
34%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,174 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,427. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,202 is less than the state median of $11,329. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$85 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$76 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,174
$11,427
Spending / Student
$8,202
$11,329
Best Maricopa Unified School District (4441) Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pima Butte Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
42202 W Rancho El Dorado Pkwy
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-7150
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-7150
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Santa Rosa Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
21400 N Santa Rosa Dr
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-6150
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-6150
Gr: PK-6 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Butterfield Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
43800 W Honeycutt Rd
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-6100
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-6100
Gr: PK-5 | 860 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Maricopa Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18150 N Alterra Pkwy
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520) 568-5160
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520) 568-5160
Gr: PK-6 | 851 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
Santa Cruz Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19845 N Costa Del Sol
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-5170
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-5170
Gr: PK-6 | 852 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #66.
Saddleback Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18600 N Porter Rd
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-6110
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-6110
Gr: PK-6 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #77.
Maricopa High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
45012 W Honeycutt Ave
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520) 568-8100
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520) 568-8100
Gr: 6-12 | 2,041 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #88.
Desert Wind Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35565 W Honeycutt Rd
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520) 568-7110
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520) 568-7110
Gr: 6-8 | 903 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #99.
Maricopa Wells Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
45725 W Honeycutt Ave
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520) 568-7100
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520) 568-7100
Gr: 6-8 | 903 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1010.
Maricopa Virtual Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
44150 W Maricopa Casa Grande H
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-5100
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-5100
Gr: K-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
16200 N Murphy Rd
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 509-0400
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 509-0400
Gr: 9-11 | 1,016 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Maricopa Unified School District (4441)?
Maricopa Unified School District (4441) manages 13 public schools serving 9,225 students.
What is the rank of Maricopa Unified School District (4441)?
Maricopa Unified School District (4441) is ranked #318 out of 601 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Maricopa Unified School District (4441)?
45% of Maricopa Unified School District (4441) students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Maricopa Unified School District (4441)?
Maricopa Unified School District (4441) has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Maricopa Unified School District (4441)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,202 is less than the state median of $11,329. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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