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#1853 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Mccartney Ranch Elementary School

Elementary School · Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) · Casa Grande, AZ

A Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2631 N Brown Ave, Casa Grande, AZ 85122

  • Math 29% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 30% proficient (2022)
  • 27.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.9Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.35 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.2Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency29% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-6.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
Resources & Environment2.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio27.2:1
District spending per student$10,237
Chronic Absenteeism51.1%

Students at Mccartney Ranch Elementary School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency29%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency30%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
68%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
78%
ELA
84%
2011
Math
76%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
68%
ELA
78%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
80%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
39%
2015
Math
41%
ELA
36%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
38%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
44%
2018
Math
39%
ELA
41%
2019
Math
39%
ELA
41%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
28%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
28%
2022
Math
29%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (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 Mccartney Ranch 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 33Somewhat 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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Early Childhood Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified3.6PK0.7 mi148Compare →
Cholla Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.6PK–81.6 mi453Compare →
Desert Willow Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.7PK–82.3 mi465Compare →
Legacy Traditional School - Casa GrandeCharter · enrollment unverified7.3K–82.3 mi1,529Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Casa Grande Elementary District (4446)

Schools in district
14
Rank in district
#4 of 14
District spending per student
$10,237NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mccartney Ranch Elementary School is listed in Casa Grande Elementary District (4446); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mccartney Ranch Elementary School

Mccartney Ranch Elementary School is a public elementary school in Casa Grande, AZ, part of Casa Grande Elementary District (4446), serving approximately 679 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 27.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,853 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mccartney Ranch Elementary School

What grades does Mccartney Ranch Elementary School serve?

Mccartney Ranch Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Mccartney Ranch Elementary School?

Mccartney Ranch Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 679 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mccartney Ranch Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mccartney Ranch Elementary School is 27.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mccartney Ranch Elementary School rank in AZ?

Mccartney Ranch Elementary School ranks #1,853 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Mccartney Ranch Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mccartney Ranch Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Mccartney Ranch Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mccartney Ranch Elementary School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Mccartney Ranch Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Mccartney Ranch Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Mccartney Ranch Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
679
Student-Teacher Ratio
27.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Pinal County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
51.1%
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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