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#6 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 1% in state

Mary C O'brien Elementary School

Elementary School · Mary C O'brien Accommodation District (4435) · Casa Grande, AZ

A Mary C O'brien Accommodation District (4435) elementary school where students score 37 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 3125, Casa Grande, AZ 85122

  • Math 72% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 77% proficient (2022)
  • 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.6Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.47 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics9.8Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency72% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency77% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency75% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+37.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile97th
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.4:1
District spending per student$27,922
Chronic Absenteeism26.2%

Students at Mary C O'brien Elementary School score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency72%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency77%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 75% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
95%
2013
Math
85%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2021*
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2022
Math
72%
ELA
77%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 80% (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 Mary C O'brien Elementary 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 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,949/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Casa Grande), 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

$64,243

Median home value

$242,500

Median rent

$1,289/mo

College educated

19.4%

Homeownership

69.2%

Poverty rate

14.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85122; 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

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Mary C O'brien Accommodation District (4435)

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$27,922NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Mary C O'brien Elementary School is listed in Mary C O'Brien Accommodation District (4435); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mary C O'brien Elementary School

Mary C O'brien Elementary School is a public elementary school in Casa Grande, AZ, part of Mary C O'brien Accommodation District (4435), serving approximately 122 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 out of 10 and ranks #6 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mary C O'brien Elementary School

What grades does Mary C O'brien Elementary School serve?

Mary C O'brien Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Mary C O'brien Elementary School?

Mary C O'brien Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 122 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary C O'brien Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mary C O'brien Elementary School is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mary C O'brien Elementary School rank in AZ?

Mary C O'brien Elementary School ranks #6 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Mary C O'brien Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mary C O'brien Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 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 Mary C O'brien Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mary C O'brien Elementary School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Mary C O'brien Elementary School a charter school?

No, Mary C O'brien Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mary C O'brien Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Mary C O'brien Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
122
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Pinal County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.2%
Area population (ZIP 85122)
58,328
Area average commute
23.4 min
Area median age
36.4
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 85122; 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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