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#1777 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Roadrunner Elementary School

Elementary School · Marana Unified District (4404) · Marana, AZ

A Marana Unified District (4404) elementary school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.

16651 W CALLE CARMELA, Marana, AZ 85653

  • Math 17% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 27% proficient (2022)
  • 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.4Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.59 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.1Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-23.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile21th
Resources & Environment8.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.1:1
District spending per student$10,680
Chronic Absenteeism49.9%

Students at Roadrunner Elementary School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 47 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 22% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
59%
ELA
78%
2010
Math
61%
ELA
79%
2011
Math
59%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
51%
ELA
73%
2013
Math
43%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
14%
ELA
26%
2015
Math
14%
ELA
30%
2016
Math
18%
ELA
29%
2017
Math
21%
ELA
18%
2018
Math
24%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
24%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (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 Roadrunner 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.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 2Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,471/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Marana), 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

$84,188

Median home value

$298,200

Median rent

$991/mo

College educated

30.1%

Homeownership

83.8%

Poverty rate

12.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85653; 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 in Marana Unified District (4404)

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Coyote Trail Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.3PK–6Not available466Compare →
Dove Mountain K-8Enrollment path unverified9.1PK–8Not available938Compare →
Gladden Farms ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.9PK–6Not available747Compare →
Ironwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.6PK–6Not available371Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Marana Unified District (4404)

Schools in district
20
Rank in district
#17 of 19
District spending per student
$10,680NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Roadrunner Elementary School is listed in Marana Unified District (4404); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Roadrunner Elementary School

Roadrunner Elementary School is a public elementary school in Marana, AZ, part of Marana Unified District (4404), serving approximately 375 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,777 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Roadrunner Elementary School

What grades does Roadrunner Elementary School serve?

Roadrunner Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Roadrunner Elementary School?

Roadrunner Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 375 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Roadrunner Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Roadrunner Elementary School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Roadrunner Elementary School rank in AZ?

Roadrunner Elementary School ranks #1,777 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Roadrunner Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Roadrunner Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Roadrunner Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Roadrunner Elementary School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Roadrunner Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Roadrunner Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
375
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Pima County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
49.9%
Area population (ZIP 85653)
22,796
Area average commute
30.4 min
Area median age
36.1
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 85653; 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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