Picture Rocks Elementary School serves 492 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Picture Rocks Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 492 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Picture Rocks Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
School Overview
Picture Rocks Elementary School's student population of 492 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 48% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
492 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Picture Rocks Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Picture Rocks 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
#1249 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
30%
47%
Black
1%
6%
White
61%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
9%
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 Picture Rocks Elementary School's ranking?
Picture Rocks Elementary School is ranked #1249 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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Picture Rocks Elementary School?
492 students attend Picture Rocks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Picture Rocks Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Picture Rocks Elementary School?
Picture Rocks Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Picture Rocks Elementary School offer ?
Picture Rocks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Picture Rocks Elementary School part of?
Picture Rocks Elementary School is part of Marana Unified District (4404) School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break (No School)
March 18, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of School (Half Day All Students)
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)
First Day of School
August 05, 2024 (Monday)
Fall Break (No School)
October 14, 2024 (Monday)
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