Serving 594 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Maryland 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 13% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 594 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Maryland Elementary School serves the southern part of Phoenix, AZ, covering an area of approximately 1.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.4 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Maryland Elementary School's student population of 594 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
594 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1954
School Calendar
School Rankings
Maryland 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 Maryland Elementary School is 0.67, which is more 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
#1482 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
4%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
53%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
19%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
10%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.8%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
9%
7%
Showing 2009–2023. View full 20-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maryland Elementary School's ranking?
Maryland Elementary School is ranked #1482 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Maryland Elementary School often compared to?
Maryland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Solano School, Orangewood School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Maryland Elementary School?
594 students attend Maryland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Maryland Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Maryland Elementary School?
Maryland Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Maryland Elementary School offer ?
Maryland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Maryland Elementary School part of?
Maryland Elementary School is part of Washington Elementary School District (4260).
In what neighborhood is Maryland Elementary School located?
Maryland Elementary School is located in the Leescroft neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 2 other public schools located in Leescroft.
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