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#702 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 35% in state

Santa Rosa Elementary School

Elementary School · Maricopa Unified School District (4441) · Maricopa, AZ

A Maricopa Unified School District (4441) elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

21400 N SANTA ROSA DR, Maricopa, AZ 85138

  • Math 42% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 47% proficient (2022)
  • 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.96 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.6Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency45% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+0.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile65th
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.8:1
District spending per student$9,671
Chronic Absenteeism35.7%

Students at Santa Rosa Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 45% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
61%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
43%
ELA
38%
2016
Math
31%
ELA
36%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (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 Santa Rosa 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 23Car-Dependent
  • Bike 51Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,094/100K

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

$93,609

Median home value

$342,900

Median rent

$1,919/mo

College educated

21.9%

Homeownership

81.5%

Poverty rate

6.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85138; 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

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Pima Butte Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.8PK–51.0 mi415Compare →
Butterfield Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.7PK–51.2 mi860Compare →
Maricopa Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified3.2K–121.5 mi134Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Maricopa Unified School District (4441)

Schools in district
13
Rank in district
#3 of 10
District spending per student
$9,671NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Santa Rosa Elementary School is listed in Maricopa Unified School District (4441); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Santa Rosa Elementary School

Santa Rosa Elementary School is a public elementary school in Maricopa, AZ, part of Maricopa Unified School District (4441), serving approximately 538 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #702 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Santa Rosa Elementary School

What grades does Santa Rosa Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Santa Rosa Elementary School?

Santa Rosa Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 538 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Santa Rosa Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Santa Rosa Elementary School is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Santa Rosa Elementary School rank in AZ?

Santa Rosa Elementary School ranks #702 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Santa Rosa Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Santa Rosa Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Santa Rosa Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Santa Rosa Elementary School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Santa Rosa Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Santa Rosa Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
538
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Pinal County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
35.7%
Area population (ZIP 85138)
52,342
Area average commute
37.6 min
Area median age
36
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 85138; 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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