Metcalf Elementary School serves 729 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Metcalf Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 729 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Metcalf Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Metcalf Elementary School's student population of 729 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
729 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Metcalf Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Metcalf Elementary School is 0.54, 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
#249 out of 1854 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
32%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
39%

Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1

American Indian
6%
5%

Asian
1%
3%

Hispanic
62%
47%

Black
1%
6%

White
28%
35%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
29%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
10%
9%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Metcalf Elementary School's ranking?
Metcalf Elementary School is ranked #249 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Metcalf Elementary School?
729 students attend Metcalf Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Metcalf Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Metcalf Elementary School?
Metcalf Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Metcalf Elementary School offer ?
Metcalf Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Metcalf Elementary School part of?
Metcalf Elementary School is part of Morenci Unified District (4230) School District.
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