Marana Unified District (4404) School District
School District · Marana, Arizona
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
19
12 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
12,872
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
19
12 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
12,872
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Evaluating Marana Unified District (4404)?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Marana Unified District (4404) as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Dove Mountain K-8
Marana · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary
Tucson · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Gladden Farms Elementary
Marana · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Arizona rank
#114 of 202
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below Arizona avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,680
$496 vs Arizona median
District size
12,872 students
Much larger than Arizona median
The short answer
Marana Unified District (4404) ranks #114 of 202 Arizona districts by overall school rating. Marana Unified District (4404)'s schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 18 schools. Its top-rated schools are Dove Mountain K-8 (9.1/10), Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary (8.3/10), and Gladden Farms Elementary (7.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Marana Unified District (4404)
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (18 of 19). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dove Mountain K-8 | 9.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary | 8.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Gladden Farms Elementary | 7.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Ironwood Elementary School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Coyote Trail Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Mountain View High School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Twin Peaks Elementary School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Marana High School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Mcat High School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Degrazia Elementary School | 6.1 / 10 |
See all 19 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Marana Unified District (4404)
Marana Unified District (4404) is a Marana, Arizona school district serving 19 schools.The district educates 12,872 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.2:1. District-level spending was $10,680 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.9/10, Marana Unified District (4404) demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Dove Mountain K-8, which has a composite score of 9.1/10.
In standardized testing, Marana Unified District (4404) students show an average math proficiency of 48.1% and ELA proficiency of 56.2%.
The district includes 12 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Marana Unified District (4404), colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Marana Unified District (4404) with test data.
Schools in Marana Unified District (4404)
19 schoolsElementary Schools12
Middle Schools2
District Details
- State
- Arizona
- City
- Marana
- Total Enrollment
- 12,872
- Teachers (FTE)
- 794
- District spending per student
- $10,680NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 8.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Marana Unified District (4404)?
Marana Unified District (4404) has 19 schools in total — 12 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Marana Unified District (4404)?
The average composite rating for Marana Unified District (4404) is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Marana Unified District (4404)?
Marana Unified District (4404)'s district-level spending was $10,680 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Marana Unified District (4404)?
The average student-teacher ratio in Marana Unified District (4404) is 16.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Marana Unified District (4404)?
Dove Mountain K-8 is the highest-rated school in Marana Unified District (4404) with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What are the test scores in Marana Unified District (4404)?
Across schools in Marana Unified District (4404) with test data, the average math proficiency is 48.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Marana Unified District (4404) compare to other districts in Arizona?
Marana Unified District (4404) has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 19 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Arizona by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 48.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 56.2%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Arizona Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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