Marana Unified District

The Marana Unified District in Arizona encompasses 18 schools, including 12 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 3 high schools, and 1 alternative school, serving students from pre-K through 12th grade. The district showcases a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools, with significant disparities in academic achievement, resources, and student demographics across the schools.

Several schools stand out as top performers, including Dove Mountain K-8, Coyote Trail Elementary, and Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary, all of which rank among the top 30% of Arizona elementary schools. These high-performing schools boast strong test scores, low dropout rates, and 4-star ratings. In contrast, MCAT High School and Marana Distance Learning stand out as lower-performing, with lower test scores, graduation rates, and higher dropout rates.

The data reveals significant disparities in performance and resources across the district. There appears to be a strong correlation between the socioeconomic status of the student population and academic achievement, with schools serving higher percentages of students from low-income families tending to have lower test scores and graduation rates. Ensuring equitable funding and resource allocation, as well as targeted interventions at the elementary level, could help address these disparities and improve outcomes for all students in the Marana Unified District.