Very Good
#405 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 20% in state
Gladden Farms Elementary
Elementary School · Marana Unified District (4404) · Marana, AZ
A Marana Unified District (4404) elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
11745 W GLADDEN FARMS DR, Marana, AZ 85653
- Math 51% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gladden Farms Elementary score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 52% in 2022, across a 7-year record (2016–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Gladden Farms Elementary 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,471/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Marana), 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
$84,188
Median home value
$298,200
Median rent
$991/mo
College educated
30.1%
Homeownership
83.8%
Poverty rate
12.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85653; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Paloma Academy MaranaCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | K–8 | 1.5 mi | 115 | Compare → |
| Marana Distance LearningEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 62 | Compare → |
| Marjorie W Estes Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–6 | 1.5 mi | 578 | Compare → |
| Coyote Trail Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–6 | Not available | 466 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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
- #3 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
Gladden Farms Elementary is listed in Marana Unified District (4404); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gladden Farms Elementary
Gladden Farms Elementary is a public elementary school in Marana, AZ, part of Marana Unified District (4404), serving approximately 747 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #405 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gladden Farms Elementary
What grades does Gladden Farms Elementary serve?
Gladden Farms Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Gladden Farms Elementary?
Gladden Farms Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 747 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gladden Farms Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gladden Farms Elementary is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gladden Farms Elementary rank in AZ?
Gladden Farms Elementary ranks #405 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Gladden Farms Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Gladden Farms Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Gladden Farms Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gladden Farms Elementary has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is Gladden Farms Elementary a charter school?
No, Gladden Farms Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gladden Farms Elementary a Title I school?
No, Gladden Farms Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 747
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Pima County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.6%
- Phone
- (520) 682-1180
- Area population (ZIP 85653)
- 22,796
- Area average commute
- 30.4 min
- Area median age
- 36.1
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 85653; 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, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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