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7.0 avg / 10

Marana Unified District (4404) School District

School District · Marana, Arizona

Students: 12,872
Teachers (FTE): 794
Estimated Scores: 5%

Avg Rating

7.0

out of 10

Schools

19

12 elem, 2 mid, 3 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,680

Student-Teacher Ratio

16.2:1

How this district compares

Arizona rank

#29 of 201

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.8

above Arizona avg

Per-pupil spending

$10,680

$496 vs Arizona median

District size

12,872 students

Much larger than Arizona median

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. The district invests $10,680 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.0/10, Marana Unified District (4404) is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Dove Mountain K-8, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.

In standardized testing, Marana Unified District (4404) students show an average math proficiency of 37.1% and ELA proficiency of 40.6%.

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

Math Proficiency 37.1%
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ELA Proficiency 40.6%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Marana Unified District (4404) with test data.

District Details

State
Arizona
City
Marana
Total Enrollment
12,872
Teachers (FTE)
794
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data 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 7.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Marana Unified District (4404)?

Marana Unified District (4404) spends $10,680 per student per year.

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 9.0/10.

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 37.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 40.6%. 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 7.0/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
7.0/10
Math Proficiency
37.1%
ELA Proficiency
40.6%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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