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Butterfield Elementary School

3400 W Massingale Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741

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Tel: (520) 579-5000

www.maranausd.org

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Butterfield Elementary School serves 487 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.

Butterfield Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 487 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 51%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in AZ
Math Proficiency
: 33% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Butterfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

School Overview

Butterfield Elementary School's student population of 487 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Total Students

487 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

38 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Butterfield Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Butterfield Elementary School is 0.59, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (AZ)

Overall Testing Rank

#774 out of 1854 schools
(Top 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

33%

32%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Butterfield Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

35%

39%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

13:1

17:1

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American Indian

Asian

Hispanic

42%

46%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Butterfield Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

49%

36%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.59

0.65

This chart display the diversity score of Butterfield Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

41%

42%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Butterfield Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Marana Unified District (4404) School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Butterfield Elementary School's ranking?

Butterfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).

How many students attend Butterfield Elementary School?

487 students attend Butterfield Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

49% of Butterfield Elementary School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Butterfield Elementary School?

Butterfield Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.

What grades does Butterfield Elementary School offer ?

Butterfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6

What school district is Butterfield Elementary School part of?

Butterfield Elementary School is part of Marana Unified District (4404) School District.

School Calendar

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Event

Date

Last Day of School

May 25, 2023 (Thursday)

First Day of School

August 07, 2023 (Monday)

Fall Break (No School)

October 09, 2023 (Monday)

Spring Break (No School)

March 18, 2024 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 487 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 51%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 33% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education