Degrazia Elementary School

5051 W Overton Rd
Tucson, AZ 85742
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 360 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Degrazia Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 360 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Top 50% in AZ
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Degrazia Elementary School's student population of 360 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
360 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Degrazia Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Degrazia Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#866 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Degrazia Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
41%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Degrazia 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 2021-22 school year data.
34%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Degrazia Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
5%
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
45%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Degrazia Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Degrazia Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
42%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Degrazia Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of Degrazia Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Degrazia Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Degrazia Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Degrazia Elementary School's ranking?
Degrazia Elementary School is ranked #866 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Degrazia Elementary School often compared to?
Degrazia Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Quail Run Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Degrazia Elementary School?
360 students attend Degrazia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Degrazia Elementary School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Degrazia Elementary School?
Degrazia Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Degrazia Elementary School offer ?
Degrazia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Degrazia Elementary School part of?
Degrazia Elementary School is part of Marana Unified District (4404) School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 360 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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