Serving 381 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mary L Welty Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 381 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mary L Welty Elementary School serves the southeast part of Nogales, AZ, covering an area of approximately 4.3 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mary L Welty Elementary School's student population of 381 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
381 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Mary L Welty Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mary L Welty Elementary School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1100 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
100%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2011–2021. View full 34-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)60.6%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (22-23)
87%
39%
Showing 2009–2023. View full 20-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
95%
10%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 22-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mary L Welty Elementary School's ranking?
Mary L Welty Elementary School is ranked #1100 out of 1,921 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Mary L Welty Elementary School?
381 students attend Mary L Welty Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Mary L Welty Elementary School students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mary L Welty Elementary School?
Mary L Welty Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mary L Welty Elementary School offer ?
Mary L Welty Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mary L Welty Elementary School part of?
Mary L Welty Elementary School is part of Nogales Unified District (4457).
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