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#1279 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Butterfield Elementary School

Elementary School · Marana Unified District (4404) · Tucson, AZ

A Marana Unified District (4404) elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3400 W MASSINGALE RD, Tucson, AZ 85741

  • Math 39% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 38% proficient (2022)
  • 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.5Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.8Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency39% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency39% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-6.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile54th
Resources & Environment8.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.5:1
District spending per student$10,680
Chronic Absenteeism36.4%

Students at Butterfield Elementary School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency39%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency38%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 33 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 39% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
63%
ELA
80%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
78%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
78%
ELA
90%
2013
Math
71%
ELA
88%
2014
Math
39%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
36%
ELA
48%
2016
Math
38%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
44%
ELA
43%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
39%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
39%
2020*
Math
33%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
33%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
39%
ELA
38%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Butterfield Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 15Car-Dependent
  • Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,922/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tucson), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$71,812

Median home value

$268,600

Median rent

$1,474/mo

College educated

29.7%

Homeownership

62.1%

Poverty rate

8.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85741; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Beautiful Savior AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.4 mi10Compare →
Legacy Traditional School - Northwest TucsonCharter · enrollment unverified7.2K–81.0 mi1,279Compare →
Musd Early Learning and Resource CenterEnrollment path unverified4.1PK1.0 mi154Compare →
Robert Richardson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.3K–61.0 mi305Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Marana Unified District (4404)

Schools in district
20
Rank in district
#11 of 19
District spending per student
$10,680NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Butterfield Elementary School is listed in Marana Unified District (4404); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Butterfield Elementary School

Butterfield Elementary School is a public elementary school in Tucson, AZ, part of Marana Unified District (4404), serving approximately 486 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,279 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Butterfield Elementary School

What grades does Butterfield Elementary School serve?

Butterfield Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Butterfield Elementary School?

Butterfield Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 486 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Butterfield Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Butterfield Elementary School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Butterfield Elementary School rank in AZ?

Butterfield Elementary School ranks #1,279 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Butterfield Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Butterfield Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Butterfield Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Butterfield Elementary School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Butterfield Elementary School a charter school?

No, Butterfield Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Butterfield Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Butterfield Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
486
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Pima County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.4%
Area population (ZIP 85741)
33,332
Area average commute
27.4 min
Area median age
37.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85741; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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