Picture Rocks Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 29% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 36% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
School Overview
Total Students (14-15)
300 students
Showing 2006–2015. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2008–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)36%
40%
American Indian
(14-15)3%
5%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
(14-15)1%
3%
Hispanic
(14-15)29%
45%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
(14-15)2%
5%
Showing 2005–2015. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
(14-15)62%
40%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
(14-15)3%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
67%
34%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
5%
Showing 2005–2015. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Picture Rocks Intermediate School?
300 students attend Picture Rocks Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Picture Rocks Intermediate School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What school district is Picture Rocks Intermediate School part of?
Picture Rocks Intermediate School is part of Marana Unified District (4404).
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