McCartney Ranch Elementary School

Summary:

McCartney Ranch Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Casa Grande, Arizona, which is part of the Casa Grande Elementary District. The school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past several years, currently ranking 670 out of 904 Arizona elementary schools.

Academically, McCartney Ranch Elementary consistently underperforms the Casa Grande Elementary District and the state of Arizona in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 23% of 3rd graders, 37% of 4th graders, and 27% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the district scores of 20%, 25%, and 19%, respectively, and the state scores of 39%, 46%, and 38%. The school also struggles with the performance of its Hispanic students and students with special education needs. Additionally, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at McCartney Ranch Elementary has increased significantly, from 33.28% in 2021-2022 to 61.97% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students.

When compared to other elementary schools in the Casa Grande Elementary District, McCartney Ranch Elementary generally performs worse academically, with lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, in 2022-2023, McCartney Ranch's 3rd grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 32%, compared to 24% at Palo Verde School, 27% at Saguaro Elementary, and 24% at Cholla Elementary. Additionally, the CGESD Online Learning Academy, which is part of the Casa Grande Elementary District, outperforms McCartney Ranch Elementary in several academic areas, and the The Grande Innovation, a public charter school in the area, also outperforms McCartney Ranch Elementary in both English Language Arts and Mathematics.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 2631 N Brown Ave
       Casa Grande, AZ  85122


(520) 876-4235

District: Casa Grande Elementary District

SchoolDigger Rank:
670th of 904 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,712 Help


Students who attend McCartney Ranch Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Villago Middle School
High:    Casa Grande Union High School

Student/teacher ratio:  24.4 Help
Number of students:  660

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
68.5%
White:
20.5%
African American:
4.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62% Help


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Compare Details McCartney Ranch Elementary School ranks worse than 74.1% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks 2nd among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Casa Grande Elementary District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.73. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details McCartney Ranch Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Casa Grande Elementary District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (68.5%), White (20.5%), African American (4.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McCartney Ranch Elementary School is 24.4. 8 elementary schools in the Casa Grande Elementary District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at McCartney Ranch Elementary School is $7,712. 7 elementary schools in the Casa Grande Elementary District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

McCartney Ranch Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks McCartney Ranch Elementary School 670th of 904 Arizona public elementary schools. (See McCartney Ranch Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Casa Grande Elementary District:

SchoolDigger ranks Casa Grande Elementary District 265th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for McCartney Ranch Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at McCartney Ranch Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 49.94 540th 1062 49.2%
2010 54.86 482nd 1090 55.8%
2011 69.46 329th 1075 69.4%
2012 69.66 329th 1141 71.2%
2013 60.99 445th 1158 61.6%
2014 64.20 391st 1079 63.8%
2015 53.56 384th 955 59.8%
2016 41.75 563rd 1079 47.8%
2017 40.10 616th 1106 44.3%
2018 45.19 542nd 1109 51.1%
2019 26.74 727th 1039 30.0%
2021 40.38 655th 1226 46.6%
2022 21.33 739th 1000 26.1%
2023 41.99 637th 1245 48.8%
2024 21.73 670th 904 25.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at McCartney Ranch Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 53.26 406th 1027 60.5%
2023 43.07 381st 617 38.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at McCartney Ranch Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 42.79 400th 975 59.0%
2023 24.99 330th 451 26.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at McCartney Ranch Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.13 326th 417 21.8%
2021 36.29 731st 1201 39.1%
2023 55.53 281st 820 65.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at McCartney Ranch Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.71 488th 820 40.5%
2023 51.30 473rd 1116 57.6%
2024 31.91 360th 546 34.1%
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Rank History for Migrant students at McCartney Ranch Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 75.49 4th 60 93.3%
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Rank History for Female students at McCartney Ranch Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.02 508th 1023 50.3%
2019 18.30 712th 862 17.4%
2021 39.23 675th 1219 44.6%
2022 16.90 726th 824 11.9%
2023 38.71 677th 1219 44.5%
2024 8.52 566th 593 4.6%
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Rank History for Foster Care students at McCartney Ranch Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 57.34 52nd 306 83.0%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at McCartney Ranch Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 89.59 7th 239 97.1%
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Rank History for Male students at McCartney Ranch Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.76 556th 1032 46.1%
2019 19.80 680th 850 20.0%
2021 42.29 638th 1220 47.7%
2022 17.13 707th 830 14.8%
2023 43.69 608th 1216 50.0%
2024 13.85 535th 609 12.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at McCartney Ranch Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 86.24 8th 620 98.7%
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Rank History for African American students at McCartney Ranch Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 60.95 187th 895 79.1%
2023 60.39 212th 607 65.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at McCartney Ranch Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.23 400th 911 56.1%
2019 23.04 569th 709 19.7%
2021 32.90 774th 1198 35.4%
2022 17.82 626th 716 12.6%
2023 35.78 734th 1170 37.3%
2024 22.35 368th 472 22.0%
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Rank History for Native American students at McCartney Ranch Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.32 469th 654 28.3%
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Rank History for White students at McCartney Ranch Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.77 529th 720 26.5%
2019 24.16 483rd 595 18.8%
2021 59.70 418th 1161 64.0%
2022 25.16 663rd 800 17.1%
2023 56.38 416th 1024 59.4%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, August 11, 2012

Open Quote This is an excellent school! I researched 5 different schools in the area and really found this one to be the best option. The principle is engaged and teachers are awesome! I am lucky to have my daughter at McCartney Ranch. Close Quote



Enrollment information for McCartney Ranch Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 133 18 1 322 26 n/a n/a 0 500
2009 165 18 5 351 31 n/a n/a 0 570
2010 222 28 9 340 29 n/a n/a 0 628
2011 187 23 3 390 36 0 30 0 669
2012 204 10 5 402 52 1 31 0 705
2013 222 10 8 442 25 0 25 0 732
2014 219 7 9 423 18 2 28 0 706
2015 207 10 8 434 18 2 35 0 714
2016 198 5 3 445 20 2 28 0 701
2017 182 9 3 448 18 1 30 0 691
2018 197 8 2 451 18 0 26 0 702
2019 172 10 1 444 22 1 24 0 674
2020 200 10 3 428 33 2 21 0 697
2021 154 5 4 375 18 1 16 0 573
2022 162 19 5 425 17 2 16 0 646
2023 135 28 5 452 11 1 28 0 660

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at McCartney Ranch Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 500 30.0 16.7 84
2009 570 30.2 18.9 72.8
2010 628 34.0 18.4 65.8
2011 669 32.0 20.9 58.7
2012 705 33.0 21.3 43.7
2013 732 33.0 22.1 26.6
2014 706 33.0 21.3 64.4
2015 714 32.0 22.3 66
2016 701 32.0 21.9 47.1
2017 691 29.5 23.4 n/a
2018 702 30.0 23.4 63
2019 674 28.5 23.6 61.9
2020 697 28.5 24.4 65.9
2021 573 25.0 22.9 n/a
2022 646 28.5 22.6 33.3
2023 660 27.0 24.4 62

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio McCartney Ranch Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 500 30.0 16.7 84
2009 570 30.2 18.9 72.8
2010 628 34.0 18.4 65.8
2011 669 32.0 20.9 58.7
2012 705 33.0 21.3 43.7
2013 732 33.0 22.1 26.6
2014 706 33.0 21.3 64.4
2015 714 32.0 22.3 66
2016 701 32.0 21.9 47.1
2017 691 29.5 23.4 n/a
2018 702 30.0 23.4 63
2019 674 28.5 23.6 61.9
2020 697 28.5 24.4 65.9
2021 573 25.0 22.9 n/a
2022 646 28.5 22.6 33.3
2023 660 27.0 24.4 62

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for McCartney Ranch Elementary School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $396 (4.9%) $41 (0.5%) $834 (10.4%) $6,585 (82.3%) $983 (12.3%) $7,568 (94.5%) $8,005
2020 $280 (4.7%) $169 (2.8%) $729 (12.3%) $4,752 (79.9%) $747 (12.6%) $5,499 (92.5%) $5,948
2022 $1,148 (14.9%) $170 (2.2%) $2,467 (32.0%) $5,449 (70.7%) $945 (12.3%) $6,394 (82.9%) $7,712

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on McCartney Ranch Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 727th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 637th of 1245 Elementary schools
 18.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students674660
 2.1%
African American1028
 180%
American Indian2211
 50%
Asian15
 400%
Hispanic444452
 1.8%
Pacific Islander11
White172135
 21.5%
Two or More Races2428
 16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.9%62%
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Frequently Asked Questions about McCartney Ranch Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 660 students attended McCartney Ranch Elementary School.

Students at McCartney Ranch Elementary School are 68% Hispanic, 20% White, 4% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

McCartney Ranch Elementary School ranks 670th of 904 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students who attend McCartney Ranch Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Villago Middle School
High : Casa Grande Union High School


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