Picture Rocks Elementary School
Tel:
(520)682-4749
- Picture Rocks Elementary School serves 604 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 27% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 22% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62%.
Top Placements
Picture Rocks Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Picture Rocks Elementary School's student population of 604 students has grown by 62% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 604 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | n/a |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- The diversity score of Picture Rocks Elementary School is 0.53, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall School Rank | #1543 out of 1,842 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 42% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 22% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 3% | 6% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 31% | 45% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 61% | 38% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 69% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Marana Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Picture Rocks Elementary School is Marana High School (3.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Leman Academy Of Excellence (8.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Twin Peaks Elementary School (7.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Tucson Picture Rocks Intermediate School
0.2 miles
5875 N. Sanders Road
Tucson, AZ 85743
(520)682-4749 0.2 n/a n/a - Marana Marana High School Grades: 9-12 | 2121 students
3.9 miles
12000 W. Emigh
Marana, AZ 85653
(520)616-6400 3.9 9-12 2121 - Phoenix Asp - Marana O.c.t.f./a.c.i. Alternative School
6.8 miles
12610 W. Silverbell Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(520)682-2077 6.8 n/a n/a - Tucson Twin Peaks Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 529 students
7.4 miles
7995 W. Twin Peaks Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85743
(520)579-4750 7.4 K-6 529 - Tucson Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 500 students
7.5 miles
8500 N. Continental Loop Drive
Tucson, AZ 85743
(520)682-4749 7.5 K-6 500
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