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#1864 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Morgan Maxwell School
Elementary School · Tucson Unified District (4403) · Tucson, AZ
A Tucson Unified District (4403) elementary school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2802 W ANKLAM RD, Tucson, AZ 85745
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 19% proficient (2022)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Morgan Maxwell School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 15% in 2022, across a 10-year record (2013–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Morgan Maxwell 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 9Car-Dependent
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,922/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tucson), 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
$68,608
Median home value
$324,100
Median rent
$1,128/mo
College educated
45.3%
Homeownership
64.1%
Poverty rate
15.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85745; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tia WestCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 117 | Compare → |
| Tucson International AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 65 | Compare → |
| Tolson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 363 | Compare → |
| Collier Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–5 | Not available | 112 | 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.
Tucson Unified District (4403)
- Schools in district
- 90
- Rank in district
- #80 of 86
- District spending per student
- $13,783NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Morgan Maxwell School is listed in Tucson Unified District (4403); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Morgan Maxwell School
Morgan Maxwell School is a public elementary school in Tucson, AZ, part of Tucson Unified District (4403), serving approximately 376 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,864 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Morgan Maxwell School
What grades does Morgan Maxwell School serve?
Morgan Maxwell School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Morgan Maxwell School?
Morgan Maxwell School has an enrollment of approximately 376 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morgan Maxwell School?
The student-teacher ratio at Morgan Maxwell School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Morgan Maxwell School rank in AZ?
Morgan Maxwell School ranks #1,864 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Morgan Maxwell School's MySchoolScout rating?
Morgan Maxwell 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 Morgan Maxwell School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Morgan Maxwell School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is Morgan Maxwell School a charter school?
No, Morgan Maxwell School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Morgan Maxwell School a Title I school?
No, Morgan Maxwell School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 376
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Pima County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 90.7%
- Phone
- (520) 225-2000
- Area population (ZIP 85745)
- 37,788
- Area average commute
- 23.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.5
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 85745; 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, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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