Mary A Otondo Elementary School serves 652 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Mary A Otondo Elementary 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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 652 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mary A Otondo Elementary School's student population of 652 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
652 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mary A Otondo Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% 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 Mary A Otondo Elementary School is 0.47, 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
#844 out of 1854 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
67%
46%
Black
2%
6%
White
30%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mary A Otondo Elementary School's ranking?
Mary A Otondo Elementary School is ranked #844 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Mary A Otondo Elementary School often compared to?
Mary A Otondo Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sunrise Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Mary A Otondo Elementary School?
652 students attend Mary A Otondo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Mary A Otondo Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary A Otondo Elementary School?
Mary A Otondo Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mary A Otondo Elementary School offer ?
Mary A Otondo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mary A Otondo Elementary School part of?
Mary A Otondo Elementary School is part of Yuma Elementary District (4499) School District.
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