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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.
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