Manzanita School serves 608 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Manzanita School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (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 78% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 608 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Manzanita School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Manzanita School's student population of 608 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
608 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Manzanita School is ranked within the top 5% 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 Manzanita School is 0.57, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#76 out of 1854 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
30%
47%
Black
1%
6%
White
58%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Manzanita School's ranking?
Manzanita School is ranked #76 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Manzanita School often compared to?
Manzanita Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sunrise Drive Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Manzanita School?
608 students attend Manzanita School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Manzanita School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Manzanita School?
Manzanita School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Manzanita School offer ?
Manzanita School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Manzanita School part of?
Manzanita School is part of Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410) School District.
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