Average
#1305 of 2,006 schools in AZ
San Marcos Elementary School
Elementary School · Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) · Chandler, AZ
A Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) elementary school where students score 28 points below what's typical for similar communities.
451 W FRYE RD, Chandler, AZ 85225
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at San Marcos Elementary School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 20% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (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).
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where San Marcos 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 75Very Walkable
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,642/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chandler), 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
$86,036
Median home value
$386,800
Median rent
$1,662/mo
College educated
32.9%
Homeownership
61%
Poverty rate
13.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85225; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Academy ChandlerPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–11 | 0.7 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Frye Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 540 | Compare → |
| St Mary-basha Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 357 | Compare → |
| Dr Howard K Conley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–6 | 1.2 mi | 743 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #40 of 44
- District spending per student
- $11,085NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
San Marcos Elementary School is listed in Chandler Unified District #80 (4242); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About San Marcos Elementary School
San Marcos Elementary School is a public elementary school in Chandler, AZ, part of Chandler Unified District #80 (4242), serving approximately 371 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,305 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about San Marcos Elementary School
What grades does San Marcos Elementary School serve?
San Marcos Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend San Marcos Elementary School?
San Marcos Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 371 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Marcos Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at San Marcos Elementary School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does San Marcos Elementary School rank in AZ?
San Marcos Elementary School ranks #1,305 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is San Marcos Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
San Marcos Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 San Marcos Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, San Marcos Elementary School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is San Marcos Elementary School a charter school?
No, San Marcos Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is San Marcos Elementary School a Title I school?
No, San Marcos Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 371
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.0%
- Phone
- (480) 883-4200
- Area population (ZIP 85225)
- 73,316
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 34.4
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 85225; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.