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Maricopa Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 276 students in Maricopa Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Maricopa Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
276 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Maricopa Unified School District, which is ranked #1804 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1770 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 2010–2023 (no data for 2020)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
34%
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 2010–2023 (no data for 2020)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Showing 2013–2022. Show full history, 2010–2022 (no data for 2020)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
87%
Showing 2013–2022. Show full history, 2011–2022
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)40.3%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 1988–2023
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
n/a
12%
% Hispanic
61%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 1988–2023
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
36%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 1988–2023
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 2009–2023
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $55,866 is higher than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 37% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $35,935 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 42% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 1990–2023 (no data for 1991, 1993, 1994 and 2013)
Spending
$10 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 1990–2023 (no data for 1991, 1993, 1994 and 2013)
Revenue / Student
$55,866
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 1990–2023 (no data for 1991, 1993, 1994, 1996 and 2013)
Spending / Student
$35,935
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 1990–2023 (no data for 1991, 1993, 1994, 1996 and 2013)
Best Maricopa Unified School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maricopa High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
955 Stanislaus St.
Maricopa, CA 93252
(661) 769-8231
Maricopa, CA 93252
(661) 769-8231
Gr: 9-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Maricopa Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
955 Stanislaus St.
Maricopa, CA 93252
(661) 769-8231
Maricopa, CA 93252
(661) 769-8231
Gr: K-5 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Maricopa Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
955 Stanislaus St.
Maricopa, CA 93252
(661) 769-8231
Maricopa, CA 93252
(661) 769-8231
Gr: 6-8 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Maricopa Unified School District?
Maricopa Unified School District manages 3 public schools serving 276 students.
What is the rank of Maricopa Unified School District?
Maricopa Unified School District is ranked #1804 out of 1,903 school districts in California (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 California school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Maricopa Unified School District?
61% of Maricopa Unified School District students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Maricopa Unified School District?
Maricopa Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Maricopa Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $35,935 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 42% over four school years.
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