Serving 307 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Thornydale 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 was 45-49% (which was approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
307 students
Showing 2010–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2010–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45-49%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45-49%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
Showing 2010–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
5%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
40%
49%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
53%
33%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2010–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
41%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 21-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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
How many students attend Thornydale Elementary School?
307 students attend Thornydale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Thornydale Elementary School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thornydale Elementary School?
Thornydale Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Thornydale Elementary School offer ?
Thornydale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Thornydale Elementary School part of?
Thornydale Elementary School is part of Marana Unified District (4404).
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