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#1803 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Magma Ranch K8 School

Elementary School · Florence Unified School District (4437) · Florence, AZ

A Florence Unified School District (4437) elementary school where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 2850, Florence, AZ 85132

  • Math 14% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 22% proficient (2022)
  • 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.1Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.28 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.4Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency14% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency18% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-25.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile16th
Resources & Environment7.0Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.7:1
District spending per student$10,483
Chronic Absenteeism49.7%

Students at Magma Ranch K8 School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency14%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 34 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 18% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
40%
ELA
63%
2010
Math
51%
ELA
66%
2011
Math
58%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
59%
ELA
73%
2013
Math
56%
ELA
74%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
26%
2015
Math
28%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
23%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
26%
2018
Math
19%
ELA
21%
2019
Math
19%
ELA
21%
2020*
Math
9%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
9%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
14%
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 39% (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 Magma Ranch K8 School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average685/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Florence), 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

$76,832

Median home value

$314,600

Median rent

$1,268/mo

College educated

18%

Homeownership

85%

Poverty rate

10%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85132; 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
Copper BasinEnrollment path unverified3.5PK–84.8 mi558Compare →
Circle Cross K8 Stem AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.7K–8Not available742Compare →
Early Childhood Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified6.6PK–KNot available156Compare →
Florence K-8Enrollment path unverified5.9PK–8Not available758Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Florence Unified School District (4437)

Schools in district
14
Rank in district
#13 of 14
District spending per student
$10,483NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Magma Ranch K8 School is listed in Florence Unified School District (4437); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Magma Ranch K8 School

Magma Ranch K8 School is a public elementary school in Florence, AZ, part of Florence Unified School District (4437), serving approximately 535 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,803 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Magma Ranch K8 School

What grades does Magma Ranch K8 School serve?

Magma Ranch K8 School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Magma Ranch K8 School?

Magma Ranch K8 School has an enrollment of approximately 535 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Magma Ranch K8 School?

The student-teacher ratio at Magma Ranch K8 School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Magma Ranch K8 School rank in AZ?

Magma Ranch K8 School ranks #1,803 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Magma Ranch K8 School's MySchoolScout rating?

Magma Ranch K8 School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Magma Ranch K8 School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Magma Ranch K8 School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Magma Ranch K8 School a charter school?

No, Magma Ranch K8 School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Magma Ranch K8 School a Title I school?

No, Magma Ranch K8 School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
535
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Pinal County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
49.7%
Area population (ZIP 85132)
38,809
Area average commute
32.2 min
Area median age
39.3
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 85132; 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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