Maricopa Unified School District (4441)
School District · Maricopa, Arizona
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
11
6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
9,225
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.4:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
11
6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
9,225
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.4:1
Evaluating Maricopa Unified School District (4441)?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Maricopa Unified School District (4441) as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Pima Butte Elementary School
Maricopa · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Butterfield Elementary School
Maricopa · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Santa Rosa Elementary School
Maricopa · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Arizona rank
#98 of 202
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Arizona avg
Per-pupil spending
$9,671
$1,505 vs Arizona median
District size
9,225 students
Much larger than Arizona median
The short answer
Maricopa Unified School District (4441) ranks #98 of 202 Arizona districts by overall school rating. Maricopa Unified School District (4441)'s schools with real test data average 6.1/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Pima Butte Elementary School (7.8/10), Butterfield Elementary School (7.7/10), and Santa Rosa Elementary School (7.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Maricopa Unified School District (4441)
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pima Butte Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Butterfield Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Santa Rosa Elementary School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Maricopa Elementary School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Santa Cruz Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Saddleback Elementary School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Maricopa High School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Desert Wind Middle School | 5.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Maricopa Wells Middle School | 5.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Maricopa Virtual Academy | 3.2 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Maricopa Unified School District (4441)
Maricopa Unified School District (4441) is a Maricopa, Arizona school district serving 11 schools.The district educates 9,225 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.4:1. District-level spending was $9,671 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.1/10, Maricopa Unified School District (4441) demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Pima Butte Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.
In standardized testing, Maricopa Unified School District (4441) students show an average math proficiency of 42.9% and ELA proficiency of 49.3%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Maricopa Unified School District (4441), colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Maricopa Unified School District (4441) with test data.
Schools in Maricopa Unified School District (4441)
11 schoolsElementary Schools6
Middle Schools2
High Schools1
Other Schools2
District Details
- State
- Arizona
- City
- Maricopa
- Total Enrollment
- 9,225
- Teachers (FTE)
- 502
- District spending per student
- $9,671NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Maricopa Unified School District (4441)?
Maricopa Unified School District (4441) has 11 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Maricopa Unified School District (4441)?
The average composite rating for Maricopa Unified School District (4441) is 6.1/10. 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 Maricopa Unified School District (4441)?
Maricopa Unified School District (4441)'s district-level spending was $9,671 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 Maricopa Unified School District (4441)?
The average student-teacher ratio in Maricopa Unified School District (4441) is 18.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Maricopa Unified School District (4441)?
Pima Butte Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Maricopa Unified School District (4441) with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What are the test scores in Maricopa Unified School District (4441)?
Across schools in Maricopa Unified School District (4441) with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Maricopa Unified School District (4441) compare to other districts in Arizona?
Maricopa Unified School District (4441) has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 11 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
- 6.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 42.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 49.3%
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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