Serving 343 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 343 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mary L Welty Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Mary L Welty Elementary School's student population of 343 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
343 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mary L Welty 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 Mary L Welty Elementary School is 0.00, 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
#1205 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
100%
47%
Black
n/a
6%
White
n/a
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
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 #1205 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Mary L Welty Elementary School?
343 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 19:1, 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
What school district is Mary L Welty Elementary School part of?
Mary L Welty Elementary School is part of Nogales Unified District (4457) School District.
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