Below Average
#1755 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Marana Middle School
Middle School · Marana Unified District (4404) · Marana, AZ
A Marana Unified District (4404) middle school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
11279 W GRIER RD # 105, Marana, AZ 85653
- Math 21% proficient (2022)
- Reading 31% proficient (2022)
- 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Marana Middle School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 43 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 26% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (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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Where Marana Middle 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marana Distance LearningEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 62 | Compare → |
| Tortolita Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 7–8 | Not available | 523 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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
- #14 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
Marana Middle School is listed in Marana Unified District (4404); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Marana Middle School
Marana Middle School is a public middle school in Marana, AZ, part of Marana Unified District (4404), serving approximately 924 students in grades 7th-8th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,755 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Marana Middle School
What grades does Marana Middle School serve?
Marana Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Marana Middle School?
Marana Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 924 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marana Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marana Middle School is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Marana Middle School rank in AZ?
Marana Middle School ranks #1,755 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Marana Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Marana Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Marana Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Marana Middle School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Marana Middle School a charter school?
No, Marana Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Marana Middle School a Title I school?
No, Marana Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 924
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Pima County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 55.4%
- Phone
- (520) 682-4730
- Area population (ZIP 85653)
- 22,796
- Area average commute
- 30.4 min
- Area median age
- 36.1
Official sources & links
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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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