Macarthur Elementary School
- Macarthur Elementary School serves 574 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Macarthur Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62%.
Top Placements
Macarthur Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Macarthur Elementary School's student population of 574 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 574 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Macarthur Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,111 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The 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 0.44, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall School Rank | #225 out of 2111 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75% | 45% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 6% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 22% | 45% |
| Black | 3% | 5% |
| White | 72% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
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| Diversity Score | 0.44 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 27% | 43% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Mesa Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Macarthur Elementary School is Learning Foundation (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is East Valley Academy (0.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Scottsdale East Valley Academy Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 19 students
0.7 miles
1858 East Brown Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480)946-3071 0.7 K-6 19 - Mesa Learning Foundation Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 172 students
1.0 miles
851 North Stapley Drive Bld 6
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480)635-1900 1.0 K-12 172 - Mesa Montessori House Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 56 students
1.0 miles
2415 N. Terrace Circle
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480)464-2800 1.0 K-6 56 - Mesa Hale Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 524 students
1.1 miles
1425 N 23rd Street
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480)472-7400 1.1 K-6 524 - Mesa Edkey Inc. - Pathfinder Academy - Sequoia Lehi Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 104 students
1.2 miles
2345 N. Horne St.
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480)461-3200 1.2 K-6 104
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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