Is Gladden Farms Elementary a good school?

Gladden Farms Elementary ranks 333 rd of 912 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Gladden Farms Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 747 students attended Gladden Farms Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Gladden Farms Elementary?

Students at Gladden Farms Elementary are 54% White, 39% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What schools do graduates of Gladden Farms Elementary attend?

Students who attend Gladden Farms Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Marana Middle School High : Marana High School

Gladden Farms Elementary

Summary:

Gladden Farms Elementary is a public elementary school in Marana, Arizona, serving 747 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Marana Unified District, which is ranked 152 out of 288 districts in the state.

Gladden Farms Elementary consistently performs above the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 62% of 4th graders at Gladden Farms were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 49% for the district and 46% for the state. In Mathematics, 51% of 5th graders at Gladden Farms were proficient or better, compared to 37% for the district and 33% for the state. The school has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic and Asian students. Additionally, Gladden Farms has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (23.83% in 2022-2023) compared to the nearby schools, which range from 25.9% to 72.73%.

Gladden Farms Elementary stands out as a high-performing school within the Marana Unified District, with strong academic results and a relatively low percentage of students from low-income backgrounds. The school's consistent academic performance, above the district and state averages, suggests effective teaching and learning practices. Analyzing the school's strategies and practices could provide valuable insights for other schools in the district and beyond.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

11745 W Gladden Farms Dr
Marana, AZ 85653-7771

(520) 682-1180

District: Marana Unified District

SchoolDigger Rank:
333^rd of 912 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,702

Students who attend Gladden Farms Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Marana Middle School
High:	Marana High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.2

Number of students: 747

Racial breakdown:

White:

54.4%

Hispanic:

39.5%

Two or more races:

3.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 23.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Gladden Farms Elementary ranks better than 63.5% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks 5^th among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Marana Unified District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.73. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (54.4%), Hispanic (39.5%), two or more races (3.3%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gladden Farms Elementary is 16.2. 10 elementary schools in the Marana Unified District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Gladden Farms Elementary employs 46 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gladden Farms Elementary is $9,702. 9 elementary schools in the Marana Unified District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gladden Farms Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Gladden Farms Elementary 333^rd of 912 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Gladden Farms Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Marana Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Marana Unified District 156^th of 297 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Gladden Farms Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2019	81.30	188^th	1039	81.9%
2021	72.29	321^st	1226	73.8%
2022	61.65	333^rd	1000	66.7%
2023	77.56	262^nd	1245	79.0%
2024	59.73	333^rd	912	63.5%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Gladden Farms Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	49.48	466^th	1027	54.6%
2023	53.38	258^th	617	58.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Gladden Farms Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	49.59	441^st	1201	63.3%
2023	30.35	586^th	820	28.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gladden Farms Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	78.69	113^th	820	86.2%
2022	66.44	206^th	618	66.7%
2023	79.30	137^th	1116	87.7%
2024	57.60	187^th	556	66.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Gladden Farms Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	79.99	194^th	1023	81.0%
2019	75.60	181^st	862	79.0%
2021	72.89	305^th	1219	75.0%
2022	57.77	331^st	824	59.8%
2023	74.47	272^nd	1219	77.7%
2024	40.23	351^st	602	41.7%

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Rank History for Foster Care students at Gladden Farms Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	41.92	150^th	306	51.0%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at Gladden Farms Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	29.24	208^th	239	13.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Gladden Farms Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	73.08	271^st	1032	73.7%
2019	73.40	205^th	850	75.9%
2021	69.42	337^th	1220	72.4%
2022	55.62	345^th	830	58.4%
2023	76.32	258^th	1216	78.8%
2024	48.43	303^rd	628	51.8%

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Rank History for Asian students at Gladden Farms Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	66.33	182^nd	620	70.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Gladden Farms Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	53.96	273^rd	895	69.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Gladden Farms Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	80.81	131^st	911	85.6%
2019	80.73	119^th	709	83.2%
2021	59.46	391^st	1198	67.4%
2022	60.65	279^th	716	61.0%
2023	66.58	311^th	1170	73.4%
2024	53.87	205^th	486	57.8%

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Rank History for Native American students at Gladden Farms Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	64.22	87^th	654	86.7%

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Rank History for White students at Gladden Farms Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	63.27	277^th	720	61.5%
2019	65.52	176^th	595	70.4%
2021	68.61	320^th	1161	72.4%
2022	45.81	427^th	800	46.6%
2023	69.96	260^th	1024	74.6%
2024	34.39	345^th	486	29.0%

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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.

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Gladden Farms Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2017	313	4	6	148	2	2	16	491
2018	337	4	3	179	3	1	20	547
2019	408	2	6	199	2	0	23	640
2020	438	8	9	210	3	0	22	690
2021	390	9	9	219	4	0	24	655
2022	390	12	13	240	1	1	23	680
2023	422	7	10	276	2	2	28	747
2024	406	10	5	295	3	3	25	747

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 Gladden Farms Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	491	25.4	19.3	30.1
2018	547	30.0	18.2	26.7
2019	640	32.0	20.0	19.8
2020	690	34.0	20.2	23.9
2021	655	35.0	18.7	n/a
2022	680	38.0	17.8	10.1
2023	747	42.5	17.5	23.8
2024	747	46.0	16.2	n/a

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 Gladden Farms Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	491	25.4	19.3	30.1
2018	547	30.0	18.2	26.7
2019	640	32.0	20.0	19.8
2020	690	34.0	20.2	23.9
2021	655	35.0	18.7	n/a
2022	680	38.0	17.8	10.1
2023	747	42.5	17.5	23.8
2024	747	46.0	16.2	n/a

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 Gladden Farms Elementary

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$243 (3.2%)	$226 (3.0%)	$712 (9.3%)	$5,982 (78.4%)	$1,183 (15.5%)	$7,164 (93.9%)	$7,633
2020	$373 (4.6%)	$138 (1.7%)	$885 (10.9%)	$6,392 (78.5%)	$1,242 (15.2%)	$7,634 (93.7%)	$8,146
2021	$288 (5.2%)	$328 (5.9%)	$903 (16.3%)	$5,133 (92.9%)	n/a	$4,908 (88.8%)	$5,524
2022	$682 (7.0%)	$167 (1.7%)	$1,532 (15.8%)	$7,571 (78.0%)	$1,281 (13.2%)	$8,852 (91.2%)	$9,702

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gladden Farms Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 188^th of 1039 Elementary schools	Ranks 262^nd of 1245 Elementary schools	2.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	640	747	16.7%
African American	2	7	250%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	6	10	66.7%
Hispanic	199	276	38.7%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	408	422	3.4%
Two or More Races	23	28	21.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	19.8%	23.8%	4%

Schools Near Gladden Farms Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				AASA English Language Arts (2024)						AASA Mathematics (2024)						AzSCI Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	AASA English Language Arts 4th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 5th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 6th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 7th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 8th Grade	AASA Mathematics 3rd Grade	AASA Mathematics 4th Grade	AASA Mathematics 5th Grade	AASA Mathematics 6th Grade	AASA Mathematics 7th Grade	AASA Mathematics 8th Grade	AzSCI Science 5th Grade	AzSCI Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Gladden Farms Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	11745 W Gladden Farms Dr	Marana	85653	Pima County	Marana Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 682-1180	747	46	16.2		406 (54.4%)	10 (1.3%)	295 (39.5%)	5 (0.7%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	25 (3.3%)	59.7	333^rd of 912 public elementary schools	63.5%		77.6	262^nd of 1245 public elementary schools	79.0%	71	43.0	62.0	57.0	55.0			44.0	43.0	51.0	37.0			42.0		$9,702	$683	$167	$1,532	$7,571	$1,281	$8,852
La Paloma Academy Marana	Public, Charter	K-8	13644 North Sandario Road	Marana	85653	Pima County	Liberty Traditional Charter School	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(520) 825-9667	115				47 (40.9%)	2 (1.7%)	52 (45.2%)	5 (4.3%)	3 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.2%)								(n/a)
Marjorie W Estes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	11279 W Grier Rd Ste 100	Marana	85653	Pima County	Marana Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 682-4738	578	51	11.3		230 (39.8%)	13 (2.2%)	289 (50.0%)	2 (0.3%)	8 (1.4%)	3 (0.5%)	33 (5.7%)	20.4	694^th of 912 public elementary schools	23.9%		33.1	769^th of 1245 public elementary schools	38.2%	75	14.0	42.0	26.0	39.0			13.0	24.0	20.0	27.0			31.0		$12,445	$1,627	$351	$3,605	$9,053	$1,413	$10,467
Twin Peaks Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	7995 W Twin Peaks Rd	Tucson	85743	Pima County	Marana Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 579-4750	954	60	15.8		509 (53.4%)	16 (1.7%)	364 (38.2%)	18 (1.9%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (4.5%)	50.3	406^th of 912 public elementary schools	55.5%		59	446^th of 1245 public elementary schools	64.2%	40	59.0	53.0	41.0	38.0	64.0	52.0	62.0	38.0	37.0	21.0	42.0	51.0	42.0	53.0	$9,536	$669	$145	$1,482	$7,424	$1,299	$8,723
Roadrunner Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	16651 W Calle Carmela	Marana	85653	Pima County	Marana Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 616-6363	375	31	12.0		191 (50.9%)	7 (1.9%)	159 (42.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	17 (4.5%)	20.8	690^th of 912 public elementary schools	24.3%		25.7	893^rd of 1245 public elementary schools	28.3%	203	25.0	39.0		20.0			24.0	34.0					29.0		$13,274	$2,029	$443	$4,500	$9,195	$1,607	$10,802
Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	8500 N Continental Links Dr	Tucson	85743	Pima County	Marana Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 352-7000	411	29	14.1		192 (46.7%)	16 (3.9%)	166 (40.4%)	6 (1.5%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	26 (6.3%)	68.3	261^st of 912 public elementary schools	71.4%		66.6	371^st of 1245 public elementary schools	70.2%	110	52.0	47.0	51.0	78.0			45.0	38.0	66.0	66.0			47.0		$10,764	$740	$180	$1,659	$8,467	$1,377	$9,844
Dove Mountain K-8	Public	PK, KG-8	5650 W Moore Rd	Marana	85658	Pima County	Marana Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 579-4500	938	51	18.3		504 (53.7%)	15 (1.6%)	351 (37.4%)	13 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (5.9%)	75.4	203^rd of 912 public elementary schools	77.7%		87.8	146^th of 1245 public elementary schools	88.3%	57	61.0	65.0	50.0	71.0	66.0	61.0	66.0	58.0	51.0	44.0	55.0	54.0	46.0	58.0	$9,310	$629	$148	$1,406	$7,047	$1,486	$8,533
Coyote Trail Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	8000 N Silverbell Rd	Tucson	85743	Pima County	Marana Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 579-5105	466	35	13.3		238 (51.1%)	11 (2.4%)	165 (35.4%)	15 (3.2%)	8 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (6.2%)	65.8	275^th of 912 public elementary schools	69.8%		76.1	282^nd of 1245 public elementary schools	77.3%	7	42.0	63.0	60.0	66.0			49.0	46.0	49.0	45.0			44.0		$11,517	$758	$166	$1,682	$9,247	$1,346	$10,593
Picture Rocks Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	5875 N Sanders Rd	Tucson	85743	Pima County	Marana Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 616-3700	491	40	12.2		285 (58.0%)	5 (1.0%)	172 (35.0%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.2%)	4 (0.8%)	18 (3.7%)	21.1	684^th of 912 public elementary schools	25.0%		28.9	843^rd of 1245 public elementary schools	32.3%	159	40.0	27.0		32.0			34.0	25.0	19.0	20.0					$13,016	$1,932	$422	$4,286	$9,391	$1,271	$10,662
Leman Academy of Excellence	Public, Charter	K-8	7720 N Silverbell Rd	Tucson	85743	Pima County	Leman Academy of Excellence Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 639-8080	1,144				486 (42.5%)	33 (2.9%)	526 (46.0%)	50 (4.4%)	5 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	43 (3.8%)	72.3	225^th of 912 public elementary schools	75.3%		86.1	169^th of 1245 public elementary schools	86.4%	56	69.0	69.0	60.0	67.0	76.0	65.0	54.0	52.0	48.0	39.0	50.0	39.0	42.0	43.0		$00			$00

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