Maricopa Elementary School

955 Stanislaus St.
Maricopa, CA 93252
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Serving 145 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Maricopa Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 145 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Maricopa Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Maricopa Elementary School's student population of 145 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
145 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Maricopa Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maricopa Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#8767 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
10-14%
33%
15-19%
47%
≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
61%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
36%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.50
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
2%
9%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Maricopa Elementary School's ranking?
Maricopa Elementary School is ranked #8767 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Maricopa Elementary School?
145 students attend Maricopa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Maricopa Elementary School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maricopa Elementary School?
Maricopa Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Maricopa Elementary School offer ?
Maricopa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Maricopa Elementary School part of?
Maricopa Elementary School is part of Maricopa Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 145 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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