Macarthur Elementary School
Tel:
(480)472-0200
- Macarthur Elementary School serves 551 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 66% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 62% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62%.
School Overview
- Macarthur Elementary School's student population of 551 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 551 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Macarthur Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Macarthur Elementary School is 0.45, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall School Rank | #273 out of 1,842 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 42% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 6% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 23% | 45% |
| Black | 3% | 5% |
| White | 71% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | n/a |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 28% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Mesa Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Macarthur Elementary School is Learning Foundation (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Learning Foundation (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is East Valley Academy (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Scottsdale East Valley Academy Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 12 students
0.7 miles
1858 East Brown Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480)946-3071 0.7 K-6 12 - Mesa Learning Foundation Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 188 students
1.0 miles
851 North Stapley Drive Bld 6
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480)635-1900 1.0 K-12 188 - Mesa Montessori House Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 48 students
1.0 miles
2415 N. Terrace Circle
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480)464-2800 1.0 K-6 48 - Mesa Hale Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 593 students
1.1 miles
1425 N 23rd Street
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480)472-0200 1.1 K-6 593 - Mesa Edkey Inc. - Pathfinder Academy - Sequoia Lehi Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 102 students
1.2 miles
2345 N. Horne St.
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480)461-3200 1.2 K-6 102
School Reviews
| 5 The best part about MacArthur is the active neighborhood support. I have also found the faculty to be very friendly. - Posted by Parent - salld |
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