Santa Cruz Elementary School vs. Maricopa High School
Should I attend Santa Cruz Elementary School or Maricopa High 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
Santa Cruz Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Maricopa High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
PK-6
6-12
Total Students
608 students
2,628 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
120 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#853 out of 1854 schools in AZ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1445 out of 1854 schools in AZ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
12%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
19%
Graduation Rate
n/a
72%
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
4%
5%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
49%
41%
% Black
13%
14%
% White
25%
33%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
7%
4%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
