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Maricopa Virtual Academy
School · Maricopa Unified School District (4441) · Maricopa, AZ
A Maricopa Unified School District (4441) school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
44150 W MARICOPA CASA GRANDE H, Maricopa, AZ 85138
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
Partial Profile · 3/4 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Maricopa Virtual Academy score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
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Where Maricopa Virtual Academy 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,094/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Maricopa), 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
$93,609
Median home value
$342,900
Median rent
$1,919/mo
College educated
21.9%
Homeownership
81.5%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85138; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sequoia Pathway AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 752 | Compare → |
| Legacy Traditional School - MaricopaCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | K–10 | 2.2 mi | 1,312 | Compare → |
| Desert Sunrise High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–11 | Not available | 1,016 | 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.
Maricopa Unified School District (4441)
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #10 of 10
- District spending per student
- $9,671NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Maricopa Virtual Academy is listed in Maricopa Unified School District (4441); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Maricopa Virtual Academy
Maricopa Virtual Academy is a public school in Maricopa, AZ, part of Maricopa Unified School District (4441), serving approximately 134 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 33.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,944 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Maricopa Virtual Academy
What grades does Maricopa Virtual Academy serve?
Maricopa Virtual Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Maricopa Virtual Academy?
Maricopa Virtual Academy has an enrollment of approximately 134 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maricopa Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Maricopa Virtual Academy is 33.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Maricopa Virtual Academy rank in AZ?
Maricopa Virtual Academy ranks #1,944 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Maricopa Virtual Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Maricopa Virtual Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Maricopa Virtual Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Maricopa Virtual Academy has 10% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Maricopa Virtual Academy a charter school?
No, Maricopa Virtual Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Maricopa Virtual Academy a Title I school?
No, Maricopa Virtual Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 134
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 33.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Pinal County
- Phone
- (520) 568-5100
- Area population (ZIP 85138)
- 52,342
- Area average commute
- 37.6 min
- Area median age
- 36
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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 85138; 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 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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