Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary vs Ranch Elementary School
Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary has a higher overall rating of 8.0/10 compared to 7.3/10. Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary is significantly larger with 819 students, about 1.6× the size of Ranch Elementary School (511). In math proficiency, Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary leads at 82.0%.
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Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary
Queen Creek, AZ
8.0/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 6th
819 students
Ranch Elementary School
San Tan Valley, AZ
7.3/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 6th
511 students
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| Metric | Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary | Ranch Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.0 / 10 | 7.3 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 9.8 | 6.5 |
| Growth Score | 7.5 | 8.5 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Environment Score | 6.6 | 5.4 |
| State Rank | #315 of 2,019 | #612 of 2,019 |
| State Percentile | 84th | 70th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary | Ranch Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 82.0% | 48.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 82.0% | 48.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary | Ranch Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 6th | Pre-K – 6th |
| Enrollment | 819 | 511 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 20.0:1 | 21.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| District | Queen Creek Unified District (4245) | J O Combs Unified School District (4445) |
| City | Queen Creek | San Tan Valley |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Queen Creek (85142) | San Tan Valley (85140) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $125,236 | $98,668 |
| Median Home Value | $521,300 | $411,800 |
| Median Rent | $2,092 | $1,883 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 37.9% | 29.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 5.3% | 7.1% |
| Avg Commute | 31 min | 37 min |