Maricopa Elementary School

18150 N Alterra Pkwy
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 664 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Maricopa Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 664 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Maricopa Elementary School's student population of 664 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
664 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Maricopa Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maricopa Elementary School is 0.70, 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.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#1018 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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23%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Maricopa Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
28%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maricopa Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Maricopa Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
5%
5%
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
46%
47%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Maricopa Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
13%
6%
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White
26%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in AZ.
0.70
This chart display the diversity score of Maricopa Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
29%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Maricopa Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
11%
9%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maricopa Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Maricopa Elementary School's ranking?
Maricopa Elementary School is ranked #1018 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Maricopa Elementary School?
664 students attend Maricopa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Maricopa Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maricopa Elementary School?
Maricopa Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Maricopa Elementary School offer ?
Maricopa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Maricopa Elementary School part of?
Maricopa Elementary School is part of Maricopa Unified School District (4441).

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 664 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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