Serving 811 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Saddleback Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 811 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Saddleback Elementary School serves the southeast part of Maricopa, AZ, covering an area of approximately 41.5 square miles. Families typically face a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 9.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Saddleback Elementary School's student population of 811 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
811 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2009
School Calendar
Average Class Size
23 students
School Motto
At Saddleback Elementary, we are dedicated to providing a learning environment that emphasizes academic rigor, social-emotional development, and a positive school culture where all learners thrive.
School Rankings
Saddleback Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Saddleback Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#967 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
47%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
21%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.1%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-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 is Saddleback Elementary School's ranking?
Saddleback Elementary School is ranked #967 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Saddleback Elementary School often compared to?
Saddleback Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Toltec Elementary School, Ray Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Saddleback Elementary School?
811 students attend Saddleback Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Saddleback Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Saddleback Elementary School?
Saddleback Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Saddleback Elementary School offer ?
Saddleback Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Saddleback Elementary School part of?
Saddleback Elementary School is part of Maricopa Unified School District (4441).
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