Excellent
#265 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 13% in state
Metcalf Elementary School
Elementary School · Morenci Unified District (4230) · Morenci, AZ
A Morenci Unified District (4230) elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 1060, Morenci, AZ 85540
- Math 55% proficient (2022)
- Reading 50% proficient (2022)
- 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Metcalf Elementary School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 53% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (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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Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$80,000
Median rent
$568/mo
College educated
28.6%
Homeownership
2.2%
Poverty rate
9.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85540; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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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.
Morenci Unified District (4230)
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $11,633NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Metcalf Elementary School is listed in Morenci Unified District (4230); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Metcalf Elementary School
Metcalf Elementary School is a public elementary school in Morenci, AZ, part of Morenci Unified District (4230), serving approximately 791 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #265 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Metcalf Elementary School
What grades does Metcalf Elementary School serve?
Metcalf Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Metcalf Elementary School?
Metcalf Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 791 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Metcalf Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Metcalf Elementary School is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Metcalf Elementary School rank in AZ?
Metcalf Elementary School ranks #265 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Metcalf Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Metcalf Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Metcalf Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Metcalf Elementary School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Metcalf Elementary School a charter school?
No, Metcalf Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Metcalf Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Metcalf Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 791
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Greenlee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.3%
- Phone
- (928) 865-7290
- Area population (ZIP 85540)
- 3,887
- Area median age
- 27.3
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 85540; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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