San Marcos Elementary School
Tel:
(480)812-7000
- San Marcos Elementary School serves 547 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 31% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 62%.
Top Placements
San Marcos Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- San Marcos Elementary School's student population of 547 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 547 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- San Marcos Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of San Marcos Elementary School is 0.32, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall School Rank | #714 out of 1,842 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 42% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 6% |
| Asian | 4% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 82% | 45% |
| Black | 7% | 5% |
| White | 5% | 38% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.32 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 98% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Chandler Unified #80 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to San Marcos Elementary School is Chandler High School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Arizona College Prep Oakland Campus (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Arizona College Prep Oakland Campus (0.9 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Chandler Chandler High School Grades: 9-12 | 3241 students
0.8 miles
350 N. Arizona Av.
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480)812-7000 0.8 9-12 3241 - Chandler Evit - Chandler High School Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
0.8 miles
350 N Arizona Ave
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480)461-4000 0.8 9-12 n/a - Chandler Arizona College Prep Oakland Campus Grades: 6-8 | 581 students
0.9 miles
191 West Oakland
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480)224-3930 0.9 6-8 581 - Chandler Tempe Academy Of Arts And Technology Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 15 students
0.9 miles
97 W. Oakland St
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480)899-6600 0.9 K-8 15 - Chandler Frye Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 534 students
1.0 miles
801 E Frye Rd
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480)812-7000 1.0 PK-6 534
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