Serving 380 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Mayer 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 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 380 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mayer Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Mayer, AZ, covering approximately 868.3 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 50.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mayer Elementary School's student population of 380 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
380 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Mayer 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 Mayer Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#1159 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
27%
49%
Black
2%
6%
White
63%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.6%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mayer Elementary School's ranking?
Mayer Elementary School is ranked #1159 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?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Mayer Elementary School?
380 students attend Mayer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Mayer Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mayer Elementary School?
Mayer Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mayer Elementary School offer ?
Mayer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mayer Elementary School part of?
Mayer Elementary School is part of Mayer Unified School District (4473).
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