Serving 291 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sarah Marley 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 291 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sarah Marley School serves the southwest part of Douglas, AZ, covering an area of approximately 0.6 square miles, with typical drive times of 5-10 minutes for families within this zone. The furthest edge of the attendance area is about 0.8 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sarah Marley School's student population of 291 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
291 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Sarah Marley 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 Sarah Marley School is 0.02, which is less 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
#1440 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
99%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
33%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)73.5%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-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 Sarah Marley School's ranking?
Sarah Marley School is ranked #1440 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Sarah Marley School?
291 students attend Sarah Marley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Sarah Marley School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sarah Marley School?
Sarah Marley School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sarah Marley School offer ?
Sarah Marley School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sarah Marley School part of?
Sarah Marley School is part of Douglas Unified District (4174).
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