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Maricopa Elementary

Elementary School · Maricopa Unified · Maricopa, CA

A Maricopa Unified elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

955 Stanislaus St., Maricopa, CA 93252

  • Math 7% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 18% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.7Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.26 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.5Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency6.9% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency18.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-38.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-24.7 pts
Overall Proficiency13% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)19% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-6.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile16th
Resources & Environment7.8Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.7:1
District spending per student$24,730
Chronic Absenteeism42.8%

Students at Maricopa Elementary score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency7%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency18%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 17 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 12% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2010
Math
42%
ELA
27%
2011
Math
25%
ELA
15%
2012
Math
32%
ELA
17%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
12%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2018
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2024
Math
7%
ELA
18%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

97.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Maricopa Elementary 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 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated1,155/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$43,125

Median home value

$165,400

Median rent

$963/mo

College educated

6.7%

Homeownership

58.1%

Poverty rate

18.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93252; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Blue Ridge AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.9K–120.0 mi6,931Compare →
Heartland CharterCharter · enrollment unverified5.6K–120.0 mi5,619Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Maricopa Unified

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$24,730NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
26.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Maricopa Elementary is listed in Maricopa Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Maricopa Elementary

Maricopa Elementary is a public elementary school in Maricopa, CA, part of Maricopa Unified, serving approximately 145 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #5,471 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Maricopa Elementary

What grades does Maricopa Elementary serve?

Maricopa Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Maricopa Elementary?

Maricopa Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 145 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Maricopa Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Maricopa Elementary is 20.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Maricopa Elementary rank in CA?

Maricopa Elementary ranks #5,471 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Maricopa Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Maricopa Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Maricopa Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Maricopa Elementary has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Maricopa Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Maricopa Elementary a Title I school?

No, Maricopa Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Maricopa Elementary?

97.9% of students at Maricopa Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

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

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
145
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Kern County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
42.8%
Area population (ZIP 93252)
1,429
Area median age
39.6
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 · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 93252; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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