Saguaro Elementary School

Saguaro Elementary School is a regular public school in Casa Grande, Arizona, serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. The school's enrollment stands at 485 students, with a student-teacher ratio of 24.2:1. Located in a small city, Saguaro Elementary offers a range of educational programs within a supportive community setting.

The school’s MySchoolScout rating is 3.2 out of 10, placing it at the 9th percentile among Arizona schools, with a state ranking of 1855 out of 2029. Academically, the school is focusing on student development, with 18% of students proficient or above in ELA/Reading and 19% proficient or above in Math. While the test scores indicate room for improvement, the school continues to work diligently to enhance educational outcomes for its students.

Casa Grande is a small city with a median household income of $62,944 and a median home value of $203,900. About 19% of the population has a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is 15.3%. Saguaro Elementary School is an integral part of this community, providing education and support to its students and families within a close-knit neighborhood environment.

While current test scores at Saguaro Elementary School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

The student-teacher ratio at Saguaro Elementary School is 24.2:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.