Santa Rosa 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 its statewide ranking fluctuate in recent years, but it currently outperforms the district and state in several academic measures, particularly for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students.
Santa Rosa Elementary's academic performance is a standout, with higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the district and state averages. The school also demonstrates strong performance among certain student subgroups, ranking well for Asian, Native American, and English Language Learner students. Additionally, the school has seen a significant increase in per-student spending, which may have contributed to its improved academic results.
While Santa Rosa Elementary outperforms the district overall, some nearby schools within Maricopa Unified School District, such as Pima Butte Elementary, have higher academic proficiency rates in certain grade levels and subjects. Santa Rosa Elementary's success may also be attributed to its relatively low student-teacher ratio, which has remained consistent in recent years.
Maricopa Unified School District
Students who attend Santa Rosa Elementary School usually go on to attend:Middle : Desert Wind Middle SchoolHigh : Maricopa High School
Students at Santa Rosa Elementary School are 45% Hispanic, 29% White, 14% African American, 7% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 1% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.
In the 2022-23 school year, 486 students attended Santa Rosa Elementary School.
Santa Rosa Elementary School ranks 447th of 904 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.