Magma Ranch K8 School

Summary:

Magma Ranch K8 School is a public elementary school located in Florence, Arizona, serving grades PK-8 with a student population of 573. The school is part of the Florence Unified School District, which is ranked 245 out of 288 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Magma Ranch K8 School consistently performs below the state and district averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 24% of 4th-grade students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 33% for the district and 46% for the state. The school's performance is particularly low in Mathematics, with only 25% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better, compared to 35% for the district and 43% for the state. Magma Ranch K8 School has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Arizona elementary schools, with a ranking between 829 and 1035 out of 904 to 1245 schools in the state over the past several years, and has received a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is among the lowest-performing schools in the state.

The nearby schools within the Florence Unified School District, such as Skyline Ranch Elementary and Circle Cross K8 STEM Academy, also struggle academically, with similar low rankings and performance on state assessments. However, some schools outside the district, like Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary and Combs Traditional Academy in the J.O. Combs Unified School District, perform significantly better on academic measures, suggesting the challenges at Magma Ranch K8 School may be systemic within the Florence Unified School District.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 10980 E. Desert Mountain Boule
       Florence, AZ  85132


(520) 868-7300

District: Florence Unified School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
829th of 904 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,909 Help


Students who attend Magma Ranch K8 School usually attend:

High:    Florence High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.8 Help
Number of students:  573

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
47.5%
White:
40.7%
African American:
5.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.7% Help


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Compare Details Magma Ranch K8 School ranks worse than 91.7% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks last among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Florence Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.17. (See more...)
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Compare Details Magma Ranch K8 School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.43. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (47.5%), White (40.7%), African American (5.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 60.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Florence Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Magma Ranch K8 School is 16.8, which is the 2nd best among 6 elementary schools in the Florence Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Magma Ranch K8 School is $5,909. 6 elementary schools in the Florence Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Magma Ranch K8 School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Florence Unified School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Florence Unified School District 245th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Magma Ranch K8 School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Magma Ranch K8 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 22.04 901st 1062 15.2%
2010 26.89 853rd 1090 21.7%
2011 29.09 806th 1075 25.0%
2012 36.31 801st 1141 29.8%
2013 41.95 710th 1158 38.7%
2014 38.29 677th 1079 37.3%
2015 24.14 706th 955 26.1%
2016 26.93 781st 1079 27.6%
2017 16.85 954th 1106 13.7%
2018 23.05 852nd 1109 23.2%
2019 9.85 988th 1039 4.9%
2021 20.14 992nd 1226 19.1%
2022 17.52 803rd 1000 19.7%
2023 18.36 1035th 1245 16.9%
2024 12.17 829th 904 8.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Magma Ranch K8 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 38.91 625th 1027 39.1%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Magma Ranch K8 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.29 545th 975 44.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Magma Ranch K8 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 38.01 685th 1201 43.0%
2023 20.14 744th 820 9.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Magma Ranch K8 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.08 749th 820 8.7%
2023 20.93 956th 1116 14.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Migrant students at Magma Ranch K8 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 41.50 28th 60 53.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Magma Ranch K8 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.79 828th 1023 19.1%
2019 12.62 776th 862 10.0%
2021 23.71 940th 1219 22.9%
2022 22.43 674th 824 18.2%
2023 19.78 1005th 1219 17.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Magma Ranch K8 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.55 875th 1032 15.2%
2021 19.70 1019th 1220 16.5%
2022 9.79 790th 830 4.8%
2023 16.24 1084th 1216 10.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Magma Ranch K8 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 47.87 362nd 620 41.6%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Magma Ranch K8 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 25.90 771st 895 13.9%
2023 45.08 328th 607 46.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Magma Ranch K8 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.33 863rd 911 5.3%
2021 21.45 1037th 1198 13.4%
2022 12.60 683rd 716 4.6%
2023 17.74 1054th 1170 9.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Native American students at Magma Ranch K8 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.21 572nd 654 12.5%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Magma Ranch K8 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.67 637th 720 11.5%
2019 0.96 594th 595 0.2%
2021 18.94 1042nd 1161 10.2%
2022 3.82 788th 800 1.5%
2023 5.78 1016th 1024 0.8%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Magma Ranch K8 School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Magma Ranch K8 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 29.55 498th 663 24.9%
2010 30.05 524th 692 24.3%
2011 37.19 438th 685 36.1%
2012 47.84 408th 772 47.2%
2013 42.94 465th 787 40.9%
2014 36.96 436th 690 36.8%
2015 22.55 413th 521 20.7%
2016 30.71 443rd 677 34.6%
2017 24.35 517th 695 25.6%
2018 24.76 526th 711 26.0%
2019 21.90 463rd 605 23.5%
2021 21.30 670th 832 19.5%
2023 18.43 712th 854 16.6%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Magma Ranch K8 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 32.50 456th 650 29.8%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Magma Ranch K8 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 41.74 298th 606 50.8%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Magma Ranch K8 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 45.19 341st 789 56.8%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Magma Ranch K8 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.92 395th 503 21.5%
2023 14.48 674th 717 6.0%
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Rank History for middle school Migrant students at Magma Ranch K8 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 46.27 14th 29 51.7%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Magma Ranch K8 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.55 491st 624 21.3%
2019 26.71 331st 466 29.0%
2021 25.00 624th 820 23.9%
2023 23.00 622nd 806 22.8%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Magma Ranch K8 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.42 492nd 617 20.3%
2021 21.61 669th 818 18.2%
2023 14.03 751st 810 7.3%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Magma Ranch K8 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 29.85 427th 573 25.5%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Magma Ranch K8 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.02 463rd 543 14.7%
2021 21.47 710th 802 11.5%
2023 23.47 598th 760 21.3%
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Rank History for middle school Native American students at Magma Ranch K8 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 47.59 126th 390 67.7%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Magma Ranch K8 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.96 399th 436 8.5%
2019 14.79 300th 337 11.0%
2021 23.81 642nd 780 17.7%
2023 6.55 669th 675 0.9%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, January 8, 2019

Open Quote I would not recommend this school if you have a child with special needs or a disability of any kind. Poor communication among Administration and Teachers, bullying is not dealt with appropriately, incidents that involve bullying are not reported to the parents and parents seem to be left out. Parents need to help their children get through situations and especially when a violent incident happened. Administration with not communicate even simple details about the incident. Privacy is important, I understand but when it comes to bullying the Florence District has a strict policy and Magma Ranch does not seem to follow it. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, October 12, 2017

Open Quote The administration needs to be cleaned out and replaced by staff that actually cares about keeping kids safe. Not only are their test scores horrible, the bullying is out of control and the staff does nothing to keep kids safe. Close Quote


by a student
Thursday, February 23, 2017

Open Quote I go to this school and the food is terrible. it is fake and always raw. It is so disquesting. One time i found a gray worm on my starwberry and i wasnt allowed to get a new one. They made me sit and eat the rest. The teachers are rude and get payed very little. Our school watses their money on new computers rather than better food or paying the teachers more. The food isnt alwasy frree and this year they are charging us 2.50 for nasty, fake, smelly, and raw lunch. When they surve us cheesesticks they are always expired! Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, February 15, 2017

Open Quote The staff in the front office need to be more welcoming, put a smile on their faces act like you like being at work, you are dealing with children. The school is dark and gloomy and feels like a sad place to be. student are eager to learn and you could see that, but as a parent and a teacher for my child I felt that the teachers should have had more control over the students when being asked to quiet down while an adult is talking. Close Quote


by a teacher
Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Open Quote The students are happy and eager to learn. The staff is always upbeat and looking for creative ways to reach their students. It is apparent that the administration of Magma Ranch believes in its Mission and that they truly put kids first! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Magma Ranch K8 School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 169 25 4 173 7 n/a n/a 0 378
2010 338 52 13 363 13 n/a n/a 0 779
2011 346 45 14 342 13 1 1 0 762
2012 360 41 11 334 8 2 8 0 764
2013 330 41 10 360 11 2 9 0 763
2014 304 35 6 346 15 6 15 0 727
2015 339 36 5 379 13 3 13 0 788
2016 288 38 3 368 13 3 10 0 723
2017 336 46 7 361 17 2 6 0 775
2018 303 34 5 332 19 4 2 0 699
2019 278 33 8 331 17 4 5 0 676
2020 345 50 9 360 25 2 21 0 812
2021 309 52 7 334 17 2 11 0 732
2022 336 39 12 370 16 1 21 0 795
2023 233 32 11 272 9 1 15 0 573

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

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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 Magma Ranch K8 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 378 16.5 22.9 60.8
2010 779 44.5 17.5 67.8
2011 762 39.7 19.1 67.6
2012 764 40.8 18.7 70
2013 763 37.5 20.3 72.7
2014 727 35.0 20.7 72.6
2015 788 36.0 21.8 72.1
2016 723 36.0 20.0 n/a
2017 775 35.5 21.8 74.5
2018 699 34.5 20.2 70.8
2019 676 33.5 20.1 64.8
2020 812 37.5 21.6 68.8
2021 732 44.5 16.4 n/a
2022 795 38.5 20.6 25
2023 573 34.0 16.8 60.7

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 Magma Ranch K8 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 378 16.5 22.9 60.8
2010 779 44.5 17.5 67.8
2011 762 39.7 19.1 67.6
2012 764 40.8 18.7 70
2013 763 37.5 20.3 72.7
2014 727 35.0 20.7 72.6
2015 788 36.0 21.8 72.1
2016 723 36.0 20.0 n/a
2017 775 35.5 21.8 74.5
2018 699 34.5 20.2 70.8
2019 676 33.5 20.1 64.8
2020 812 37.5 21.6 68.8
2021 732 44.5 16.4 n/a
2022 795 38.5 20.6 25
2023 573 34.0 16.8 60.7

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Magma Ranch K8 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 $384 (7.8%) $68 (1.4%) $836 (17.1%) $4,204 (85.9%) $238 (4.9%) $4,442 (90.8%) $4,894
2021 $505 (7.1%) $448 (6.3%) $1,458 (20.5%) $5,698 (80.1%) $460 (6.5%) $6,157 (86.6%) $7,111
2022 $411 (7.0%) $308 (5.2%) $1,130 (19.1%) $4,604 (77.9%) $585 (9.9%) $5,189 (87.8%) $5,909

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Magma Ranch K8 School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 988th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 1035th of 1245 Elementary schools
 12%
Ranks 463rd of 605 Middle schoolsRanks 712th of 854 Middle schools
 6.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students676573
 15.2%
African American3332
 3%
American Indian179
 47.1%
Asian811
 37.5%
Hispanic331272
 17.8%
Pacific Islander41
 75%
White278233
 16.2%
Two or More Races515
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.8%60.7%
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Students who attend Magma Ranch K8 School usually go on to attend:

High : Florence High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 573 students attended Magma Ranch K8 School.

Magma Ranch K8 School ranks in the bottom 8.3% of Arizona elementary schools.

Students at Magma Ranch K8 School are 47% Hispanic, 41% White, 6% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% American Indian.


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