Picture Rocks Elementary School
Picture Rocks Elementary School serves 620 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 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Picture Rocks Elementary School's student population of 620 students has grown by 78% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 620 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers (15-16) | 27 teachers |
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School Rankings
Picture Rocks Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,120 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Picture Rocks Elementary School is 0.51, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1783 out of 2120 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 24% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 24% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 6% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 28% | 45% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 64% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 62% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Marana Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Marana Marana High School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 2,077 students10
3.9 miles
12000 W. Emigh
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 616-6400 3.9 9-12 2,077 - 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 Math: 61% | Reading: 60%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-6 | 558 students10
7.4 miles
7995 W. Twin Peaks Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85743
(520) 579-4750 7.4 PK-6 558 - Tucson Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary School Math: 60% | Reading: 58%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-6 | 495 students10
7.5 miles
8500 N. Continental Loop Drive
Tucson, AZ 85743
(520) 682-4749 7.5 PK-6 495 - Tucson Coyote Trail Elementary School Math: 49% | Reading: 58%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-6 | 505 students10
8.0 miles
8000 N Silverbell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85743
(520) 682-4749 8 PK-6 505
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