Marcos De Niza High School
Tel:
(480)839-0292
- Marcos De Niza High School serves 1,452 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 37% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 62%.
Top Placements
Marcos De Niza High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Marcos De Niza High School's student population of 1,452 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 79 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,452 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 79 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Marcos De Niza High School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Marcos De Niza High School is 0.68, which is more 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 | #1562 out of 1,842 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 42% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 11% | 6% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 48% | 45% |
| Black | 11% | 5% |
| White | 26% | 38% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.65 |
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| Graduation Rate | 85% | 78% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Tempe Union High School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Marcos De Niza High School is James Madison Preparatory School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Rover Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Rover Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Tempe Rover Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 496 students
0.2 miles
1300 E. Watson Drive
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480)897-7122 0.2 PK-8 496 - Tempe Fees College Preparatory Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 850 students
0.3 miles
1600 E Watson Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480)730-7102 0.3 6-8 850 - Tempe James Madison Preparatory School Charter School
Grades: 7-12 | 184 students
0.5 miles
5815 S. Mcclintock
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480)345-2306 0.5 7-12 184 - Tempe Pinnacle Charter High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 22 students
0.5 miles
810 S. Alma School Rd.
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480)755-8222 0.5 9-12 22 - Tempe Kyrene Del Norte School Grades: PK-5 | 586 students
0.6 miles
1331 East Redfield Road
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480)541-1000 0.6 PK-5 586
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