Maricopa High School vs. Santa Cruz Elementary School
Should I attend Maricopa High School or Santa Cruz Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Maricopa High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Santa Cruz Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 2,628 students in grades 6-12, Maricopa High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 608 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Santa Cruz Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-12
PK-6
Total Students
2,628 students
608 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
120 teachers
38 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1445 out of 1854 schools in AZ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#853 out of 1854 schools in AZ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Graduation Rate
72%
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n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
1
Kindergarten Students
-
95
Grade 1 Students
-
95
Grade 2 Students
-
99
Grade 3 Students
-
100
Grade 4 Students
-
100
Grade 5 Students
-
116
Grade 9 Students
710
-
Grade 10 Students
628
-
Grade 11 Students
646
-
Grade 12 Students
644
-
Ungraded Students
-
2
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
5%
4%
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
41%
49%
% Black
14%
13%
% White
33%
25%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
4%
7%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
