Marcos De Niza High School
Tel:
(480) 839-0292
Marcos De Niza High School serves 1,448 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Marcos De Niza High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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%)
School Overview
Marcos De Niza High School's student population of 1,448 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,448 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 76 teachers |
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School Comparison
Marcos De Niza High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,111 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Marcos De Niza High School is 0.69, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #845 out of 2111 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 11% | 6% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 49% | 45% |
| Black | 11% | 5% |
| White | 23% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.65 |
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Graduation Rate | 84% | 78% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 39% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Tempe Union High School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and elementary school is Rover Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Tempe Rover Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 472 students
0.2 miles
1300 E. Watson Drive
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-7122 0.2 PK-8 472 - Tempe Fees College Preparatory Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 838 students
0.3 miles
1600 E Watson Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 730-7102 0.3 6-8 838 - Tempe James Madison Preparatory School Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 194 students
0.5 miles
5815 S. Mcclintock
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 345-2306 0.5 6-12 194 - Tempe Kyrene Del Norte School Grades: PK-5 | 564 students
0.6 miles
1331 East Redfield Road
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 541-1000 0.6 PK-5 564 - Tempe Aguilar School Grades: PK-5 | 491 students
0.9 miles
5800 S. Forest Ave.
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 730-7102 0.9 PK-5 491
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