Santa Cruz Elementary School

Summary:

Santa Cruz Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Maricopa, Arizona, part of the Maricopa Unified School District. The school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past several years, currently ranking 675 out of 904 Arizona elementary schools. Santa Cruz Elementary has consistently been rated 1-2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Academically, Santa Cruz Elementary's performance on state assessments is generally below the district and state averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 17% to 44% in English Language Arts and 17% to 29% in Mathematics. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with its Hispanic students ranking 621 out of 1,170 Arizona elementary schools in ELA, while its White students ranked 626 out of 1,024. However, the school's special education students have performed relatively well, ranking 565 out of 1,201 in 2020-2021.

Compared to other elementary schools in the Maricopa Unified School District, Santa Cruz Elementary generally performs below its peers, such as Pima Butte Elementary and Santa Rosa Elementary, which have higher proficiency rates and higher statewide rankings. Additionally, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Santa Cruz Elementary has increased significantly, from 20.39% in 2021-2022 to 58.9% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 19845 N Costa Del Sol
       Maricopa, AZ  85138-5431


(520) 568-5170

District: Maricopa Unified School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
675th of 904 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,872 Help


Students who attend Santa Cruz Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Desert Wind Middle School
High:    Maricopa High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.3 Help
Number of students:  764

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
50.5%
White:
21.6%
African American:
14.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58.9% Help


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Compare Details Santa Cruz Elementary School ranks worse than 74.7% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks 4th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Maricopa Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.32. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Santa Cruz Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (50.5%), White (21.6%), African American (14.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 58.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Santa Cruz Elementary School is 17.3, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the Maricopa Unified School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Santa Cruz Elementary School is $10,872. 3 elementary schools in the Maricopa Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Santa Cruz Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Santa Cruz Elementary School 675th of 904 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Santa Cruz Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Maricopa Unified School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Maricopa Unified School District 224th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Santa Cruz Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Santa Cruz Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 35.13 714th 1062 32.8%
2010 44.97 592nd 1090 45.7%
2011 53.64 486th 1075 54.8%
2012 45.99 650th 1141 43.0%
2013 33.52 853rd 1158 26.3%
2014 45.61 590th 1079 45.3%
2015 34.83 569th 955 40.4%
2016 21.45 863rd 1079 20.0%
2017 34.71 690th 1106 37.6%
2018 58.69 425th 1109 61.7%
2019 36.60 600th 1039 42.3%
2021 42.62 626th 1226 48.9%
2022 25.10 690th 1000 31.0%
2023 39.02 692nd 1245 44.4%
2024 21.32 675th 904 25.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Santa Cruz Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 36.91 655th 1027 36.2%
2022 20.51 423rd 444 4.7%
2023 32.17 488th 617 20.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Santa Cruz Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 38.86 826th 975 15.3%
2023 25.54 323rd 451 28.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Santa Cruz Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.23 52nd 417 87.5%
2021 43.36 565th 1201 53.0%
2023 19.47 755th 820 7.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Santa Cruz Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.85 269th 820 67.2%
2022 22.30 511th 618 17.3%
2023 43.12 593rd 1116 46.9%
2024 15.26 510th 546 6.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Santa Cruz Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.46 369th 1023 63.9%
2019 31.27 564th 862 34.6%
2021 45.78 589th 1219 51.7%
2022 18.57 707th 824 14.2%
2023 31.54 781st 1219 35.9%
2024 12.18 544th 593 8.3%
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Rank History for Foster Care students at Santa Cruz Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 48.61 89th 306 70.9%
2022 33.32 24th 25 4.0%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Santa Cruz Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 50.05 135th 239 43.5%
2022 51.35 52nd 101 48.5%
2023 32.31 120th 145 17.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Santa Cruz Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.81 453rd 1032 56.1%
2019 26.80 594th 850 30.1%
2021 40.29 663rd 1220 45.7%
2022 28.61 595th 830 28.3%
2023 42.70 626th 1216 48.5%
2024 12.74 544th 609 10.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Santa Cruz Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 27.02 519th 620 16.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Santa Cruz Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 38.64 517th 895 42.2%
2023 30.81 449th 607 26.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Santa Cruz Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.49 297th 911 67.4%
2019 43.96 363rd 709 48.8%
2021 50.38 505th 1198 57.8%
2022 36.27 452nd 716 36.9%
2023 42.81 621st 1170 46.9%
2024 22.59 366th 472 22.5%
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Rank History for Native American students at Santa Cruz Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 48.41 215th 654 67.1%
2023 24.17 160th 219 26.9%
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Rank History for White students at Santa Cruz Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.77 336th 720 53.3%
2019 27.27 469th 595 21.2%
2021 46.48 615th 1161 47.0%
2023 38.64 626th 1024 38.9%
2024 10.69 450th 477 5.7%
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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.

Santa Cruz Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Santa Cruz Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 194 46 24 121 15 n/a n/a 0 400
2008 415 122 56 287 30 n/a n/a 0 910
2009 203 76 18 171 18 n/a n/a 0 486
2010 255 78 16 169 17 n/a n/a 0 535
2011 231 52 16 155 8 2 4 0 468
2012 189 42 14 177 13 0 12 0 447
2013 148 41 7 153 13 0 17 0 379
2014 175 41 6 202 17 0 21 0 462
2015 154 70 5 178 16 1 29 0 453
2016 149 82 6 173 21 1 28 0 460
2017 139 66 5 197 21 0 31 0 459
2018 117 45 5 192 19 1 24 0 403
2019 139 53 1 220 23 2 17 0 455
2020 162 61 3 247 19 3 40 0 535
2021 156 80 7 254 21 4 36 0 558
2022 154 78 7 301 22 4 42 0 608
2023 165 112 6 386 30 3 62 0 764

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 Santa Cruz Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 400 18.0 22.2 33.3
2008 910 36.5 24.9 28.1
2009 486 41.1 11.8 42.8
2010 535 40.0 13.3 55
2011 468 39.0 12.0 51.5
2012 447 39.0 11.4 51.9
2013 379 38.0 9.9 58.6
2014 462 25.7 17.9 60.6
2015 453 21.0 21.5 63.8
2016 460 19.0 24.2 71.7
2017 459 21.0 21.8 72.3
2018 403 23.9 16.8 55.8
2019 455 24.0 18.9 63.7
2020 535 26.0 20.5 63.7
2021 558 33.0 16.9 n/a
2022 608 37.7 16.1 20.4
2023 764 44.0 17.3 58.9

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 Santa Cruz Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 400 18.0 22.2 33.3
2008 910 36.5 24.9 28.1
2009 486 41.1 11.8 42.8
2010 535 40.0 13.3 55
2011 468 39.0 12.0 51.5
2012 447 39.0 11.4 51.9
2013 379 38.0 9.9 58.6
2014 462 25.7 17.9 60.6
2015 453 21.0 21.5 63.8
2016 460 19.0 24.2 71.7
2017 459 21.0 21.8 72.3
2018 403 23.9 16.8 55.8
2019 455 24.0 18.9 63.7
2020 535 26.0 20.5 63.7
2021 558 33.0 16.9 n/a
2022 608 37.7 16.1 20.4
2023 764 44.0 17.3 58.9

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 Santa Cruz 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 $321 (4.0%) $178 (2.2%) $820 (10.3%) $6,212 (78.2%) $1,232 (15.5%) $7,445 (93.7%) $7,944
2020 $143 (2.7%) $82 (1.5%) $368 (6.8%) $4,986 (92.8%) $161 (3.0%) $5,148 (95.8%) $5,373
2021 $735 (7.5%) $666 (6.8%) $2,136 (21.9%) $6,704 (68.6%) $1,666 (17.1%) $8,370 (85.7%) $9,771
2022 $379 (3.5%) $993 (9.1%) $1,751 (16.1%) $8,449 (77.7%) $1,051 (9.7%) $9,500 (87.4%) $10,872

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Santa Cruz Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 600th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 692nd of 1245 Elementary schools
 2.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students455764
 67.9%
African American53112
 111.3%
American Indian2330
 30.4%
Asian16
 500%
Hispanic220386
 75.5%
Pacific Islander23
 50%
White139165
 18.7%
Two or More Races1762
 264.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63.7%58.9%
 4.8%


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Students who attend Santa Cruz Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Desert Wind Middle School
High : Maricopa High School

Santa Cruz Elementary School ranks 675th of 904 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Santa Cruz Elementary School are 51% Hispanic, 22% White, 15% African American, 8% Two or more races, 4% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 764 students attended Santa Cruz Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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