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#1261 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Manzanita Elementary

Elementary School · Kingman Unified School District (79598) · Kingman, AZ

A Kingman Unified School District (79598) elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2601 DETROIT AVE, Kingman, AZ 86401

  • Math 39% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 34% proficient (2022)
  • 24.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.1Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.61 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.5Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency39% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)29% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+7.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile63th
Resources & Environment3.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.3:1
District spending per student$9,690
Chronic Absenteeism33.5%

Students at Manzanita Elementary score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).

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 Proficiency34%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
78%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
84%
ELA
89%
2012
Math
81%
ELA
89%
2013
Math
74%
ELA
84%
2014
Math
48%
ELA
35%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
56%
ELA
51%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
51%
2018
Math
60%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
60%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
39%
ELA
34%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (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 Manzanita 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 53Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,620/100K

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

$64,087

Median home value

$247,300

Median rent

$1,045/mo

College educated

18.3%

Homeownership

71.5%

Poverty rate

13.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 86401; 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
Kingman Academy of Learning - Intermediate SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.2K–80.7 mi344Compare →
Kingman Academy of Learning - Primary SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified5.9K–20.8 mi309Compare →
Hualapai ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.2K–51.6 mi780Compare →
La Senita ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.3PK–51.9 mi199Compare →

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.

Kingman Unified School District (79598)

Schools in district
14
Rank in district
#4 of 12
District spending per student
$9,690NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Manzanita Elementary is listed in Kingman Unified School District (79598); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Manzanita Elementary

Manzanita Elementary is a public elementary school in Kingman, AZ, part of Kingman Unified School District (79598), serving approximately 803 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 24.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,261 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Manzanita Elementary

What grades does Manzanita Elementary serve?

Manzanita Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Manzanita Elementary?

Manzanita Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 803 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Manzanita Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Manzanita Elementary is 24.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Manzanita Elementary rank in AZ?

Manzanita Elementary ranks #1,261 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Manzanita Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Manzanita Elementary 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 Manzanita Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Manzanita Elementary has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Manzanita Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Manzanita Elementary a Title I school?

No, Manzanita Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
803
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Mohave County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.5%
Area population (ZIP 86401)
29,071
Area average commute
22.4 min
Area median age
47
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 86401; 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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