MacArthur Elementary School

Summary:

MacArthur Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mesa, Arizona, serving 577 students in grades PK-6 and part of the Mesa Unified District. This school consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic proficiency, ranking 237 out of 904 Arizona elementary schools and receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

MacArthur Elementary School's academic excellence is evident across grade levels and subjects. In the 2023-2024 school year, 55% of 3rd graders, 73% of 4th graders, 49% of 5th graders, and 51% of 6th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the district averages of 38%, 45%, 37%, and 43%, respectively. Similarly, the school's mathematics proficiency rates were higher than the district and state averages. This consistent high performance has earned MacArthur a strong track record of 4- and 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger over the past several years.

When compared to nearby schools in the same district, such as Edison Elementary, Kerr Center for Agriscience, and Eisenhower Center for Innovation, MacArthur Elementary School stands out as a high-performing outlier, with significantly higher academic proficiency rates and rankings. This suggests that the school is providing an exceptional educational experience for its students, even within a district that is relatively low-performing overall.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1435 E McLellan Rd
       Mesa, AZ  85203-3840


(480) 472-7800

District: Mesa Unified District

SchoolDigger Rank:
237th of 904 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,581 Help


Students who attend MacArthur Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Stapley Junior High School
High:    Mountain View High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  577

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.2%
Hispanic:
25.3%
Two or more races:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  26.9% Help


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Compare Details MacArthur Elementary School ranks better than 73.8% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks 10th among 51 ranked elementary schools in the Mesa Unified District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.1. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (67.2%), Hispanic (25.3%), two or more races (2.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 26.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at MacArthur Elementary School is 15.8. 40 elementary schools in the Mesa Unified District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at MacArthur Elementary School is $7,581. 45 elementary schools in the Mesa Unified District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

MacArthur Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks MacArthur Elementary School 237th of 904 Arizona public elementary schools. (See MacArthur Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Mesa Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mesa Unified District 179th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for MacArthur Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at MacArthur Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 80.72 183rd 1062 82.8%
2010 76.19 248th 1090 77.2%
2011 74.95 270th 1075 74.9%
2012 72.34 298th 1141 73.9%
2013 67.26 367th 1158 68.3%
2014 69.62 333rd 1079 69.1%
2015 59.64 345th 955 63.9%
2016 71.98 290th 1079 73.1%
2017 78.61 232nd 1106 79.0%
2018 85.62 148th 1109 86.7%
2019 88.91 91st 1039 91.2%
2021 90.93 109th 1226 91.1%
2022 76.58 194th 1000 80.6%
2023 79.34 235th 1245 81.1%
2024 71.10 237th 904 73.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at MacArthur Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 49.54 464th 1027 54.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at MacArthur Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 68.29 33rd 975 96.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at MacArthur Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.41 31st 417 92.6%
2021 76.79 90th 1201 92.5%
2023 56.86 255th 820 68.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at MacArthur Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.84 59th 820 92.8%
2022 83.70 67th 618 89.2%
2023 62.65 320th 1116 71.3%
2024 72.66 110th 546 79.9%
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Rank History for Female students at MacArthur Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.96 116th 1023 88.7%
2019 88.01 60th 862 93.0%
2021 89.64 103rd 1219 91.6%
2022 74.02 169th 824 79.5%
2023 78.73 231st 1219 81.1%
2024 54.87 239th 593 59.7%
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Rank History for Foster Care students at MacArthur Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 41.28 157th 306 48.7%
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Rank History for Male students at MacArthur Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.46 187th 1032 81.9%
2019 81.18 130th 850 84.7%
2021 88.12 129th 1220 89.4%
2022 67.51 225th 830 72.9%
2023 75.66 266th 1216 78.1%
2024 55.81 249th 609 59.1%
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Rank History for African American students at MacArthur Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 79.79 57th 895 93.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at MacArthur Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.77 151st 911 83.4%
2019 83.96 93rd 709 86.9%
2021 85.29 95th 1198 92.1%
2023 57.27 424th 1170 63.8%
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Rank History for Native American students at MacArthur Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 64.42 84th 654 87.2%
2023 73.97 44th 219 79.9%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at MacArthur Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 58.76 42nd 171 75.4%
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Rank History for White students at MacArthur Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.20 149th 720 79.3%
2019 80.23 75th 595 87.4%
2021 83.68 118th 1161 89.8%
2022 75.85 115th 800 85.6%
2023 74.07 214th 1024 79.1%
2024 53.29 219th 477 54.1%
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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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by a parent
Wednesday, July 10, 2013

Open Quote The best part about MacArthur is the active neighborhood support. I have also found the faculty to be very friendly. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, May 30, 2013

Open Quote LOVE MacArthur Elementary! Both my kids have been there since kindergarten. The teachers have become a second family and the continued community support is fantastic! Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Open Quote MacArthur is an awesome school! My husband works 30-45 minutes away and it really makes sense to move to Scottsdale, but there are too many reasons to stay. The teachers have hearts of gold. I get the sense that they are excited about what they are doing and that there is passion and purpose put into their work. I couldn't do it! Each year, I have felt worried that I would be disappointed because of how great the teachers were the year prior, how could we be so lucky again? Well, we have been and undoubtedly will be next year. The families of MacArthur are not perfect and aren't cut from a mold but they love their kids and there is so much involvement and such a sense of community in this area. It is contagious and makes me want to be better. I LOVE living here, I love this school and never want to move. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Open Quote MacArthur is a great place to send my kids every day. The teachers are talented and committed, each bringing their unique skills to help our kids. They regularly find ways to encourage my kids with their strengths and build on areas where they are weak. MacArthur also has a great relationship with the community. The staff and PTO sponsor a talent show, math night, Reading Under the Stars, a turkey trot, writing contests, a Halloween parade, etc. I love the way these events bring our neighborhood together. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Open Quote MacArthur is an excellent school. I have three children that currently attend MacArthur and love it. They have had great experiences with the teachers they have had, and the principal has been fair and reasonable when needed. I appreciate the teachers dedication at MacArthur, and am grateful to have such a great neighborhood school for my children to attend. Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, May 26, 2013

Open Quote Macarthur has been such a great school for our children. Fantastic teachers who go above and beyond, dedicated staff, super fun PE teacher, and great music and art teachers. G/T has been awesome, best teacher ever! And the PTO is amazing...we have so much support from the parents in our neighborhood. Lots of parent volunteers on campus and at school events. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, May 24, 2013

Open Quote We LOVE MacArthur! All 4 of my kids have attended MacArthur, 2 are still there. They have all done very well there. If there were any issues, they were handled professionally and fairly. The teachers are amazing and really care about the kids. My oldest 2 were sad to leave but were well prepared for junior high and continue to do well. I think ALL the teachers are wonderful including P.E., music, art, band, orchestra, media center, computers, etc. They all work together fantastically to make it a great learning environment! Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, May 24, 2013

Open Quote MacArthur is a great place to be. My kids have been students there for several years, and we have had a wonderful experience there. In my opinion, the school has a good balance of academic rigor, fun activities from the PTO, and the fine arts (supplemented by the PTO as well). The teachers we have had have genuinely been concerned about my kids and how to help them. I feel like I have a partner in working with my kids -- the teachers are accessible and generous with time and advice. Actually, the principal, too -- I have talked to her about my kids too! I love the other families here. MacArthur has terrific parent support and a great community feeling. We love the "specials:" library, computer lab, music, music masterpiece, art, art masterpiece, PE. We feel like our kids get so much out of this school. We are very happy here. Close Quote



Enrollment information for MacArthur Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1064 1 8 18 0 n/a n/a 49 1140
1989 1160 1 6 14 0 n/a n/a -95 1086
1990 1090 3 4 10 2 n/a n/a -255 854
1991 889 3 2 11 0 n/a n/a -22 883
1992 839 2 5 16 1 n/a n/a 0 863
1993 823 4 2 25 1 n/a n/a 0 855
1994 778 3 3 34 1 n/a n/a 0 819
1995 744 1 9 38 0 n/a n/a 0 792
1996 744 1 9 38 0 n/a n/a 0 792
1997 811 2 17 52 1 n/a n/a 0 883
1998 744 3 14 59 2 n/a n/a 0 822
1999 673 4 12 62 5 n/a n/a 0 756
2000 671 3 11 65 8 n/a n/a 0 758
2001 635 6 12 69 2 n/a n/a 0 724
2002 573 10 15 88 9 n/a n/a 0 695
2003 573 10 15 88 9 n/a n/a 0 695
2004 516 6 11 81 9 n/a n/a 0 623
2005 526 11 11 92 5 n/a n/a 0 645
2006 522 5 6 103 9 n/a n/a 0 645
2007 483 9 3 118 6 n/a n/a 0 619
2008 461 8 5 117 7 n/a n/a 0 598
2009 485 11 6 103 9 n/a n/a 0 614
2010 441 18 6 95 10 n/a n/a 0 570
2011 440 12 4 104 13 0 0 0 573
2012 418 10 7 95 14 0 1 0 545
2013 398 8 5 82 14 0 1 0 508
2014 393 9 8 92 16 0 1 0 519
2015 386 9 9 82 14 0 1 0 501
2016 396 10 2 110 11 7 2 0 538
2017 390 12 5 123 10 9 2 0 551
2018 410 14 5 121 9 10 5 0 574
2019 416 14 6 132 7 8 5 0 588
2020 431 15 5 121 9 7 10 0 598
2021 314 9 4 124 6 4 10 0 471
2022 362 11 4 142 7 6 12 0 544
2023 388 10 5 146 10 5 13 0 577

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 MacArthur Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1140 46.5 24.5 n/a
1989 1086 45.0 24.1 n/a
1990 854 35.5 24.0 n/a
1991 883 36.0 24.5 n/a
1992 863 35.5 24.3 n/a
1993 855 35.0 24.4 n/a
1994 819 34.5 23.7 n/a
1995 792 35.1 22.6 n/a
1996 792 35.1 22.6 n/a
1997 883 39.0 22.6 n/a
1998 822 37.4 22.0 n/a
1999 756 34.8 21.7 n/a
2000 758 35.0 21.7 n/a
2001 724 34.8 20.8 n/a
2002 695 33.9 20.5 16.4
2003 695 33.9 20.5 16.4
2004 623 33.4 18.7 21.3
2005 645 31.1 20.7 25
2006 645 33.5 19.3 27.8
2007 619 32.5 19.0 25.4
2008 598 31.6 18.9 28.3
2009 614 33.2 18.5 26.7
2010 570 29.1 19.5 37.4
2011 573 29.2 19.5 38.2
2012 545 26.4 20.6 40.7
2013 508 25.8 19.6 38.8
2014 519 25.4 20.3 39.3
2015 501 26.0 19.2 34.5
2016 538 30.0 17.9 35.9
2017 551 27.9 19.7 35.2
2018 574 29.2 19.6 35.7
2019 588 31.3 18.7 31.8
2020 598 30.7 19.4 33.8
2021 471 32.7 14.3 n/a
2022 544 31.3 17.3 11.8
2023 577 36.3 15.8 26.9

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 MacArthur Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1140 46.5 24.5 n/a
1989 1086 45.0 24.1 n/a
1990 854 35.5 24.0 n/a
1991 883 36.0 24.5 n/a
1992 863 35.5 24.3 n/a
1993 855 35.0 24.4 n/a
1994 819 34.5 23.7 n/a
1995 792 35.1 22.6 n/a
1996 792 35.1 22.6 n/a
1997 883 39.0 22.6 n/a
1998 822 37.4 22.0 n/a
1999 756 34.8 21.7 n/a
2000 758 35.0 21.7 n/a
2001 724 34.8 20.8 n/a
2002 695 33.9 20.5 16.4
2003 695 33.9 20.5 16.4
2004 623 33.4 18.7 21.3
2005 645 31.1 20.7 25
2006 645 33.5 19.3 27.8
2007 619 32.5 19.0 25.4
2008 598 31.6 18.9 28.3
2009 614 33.2 18.5 26.7
2010 570 29.1 19.5 37.4
2011 573 29.2 19.5 38.2
2012 545 26.4 20.6 40.7
2013 508 25.8 19.6 38.8
2014 519 25.4 20.3 39.3
2015 501 26.0 19.2 34.5
2016 538 30.0 17.9 35.9
2017 551 27.9 19.7 35.2
2018 574 29.2 19.6 35.7
2019 588 31.3 18.7 31.8
2020 598 30.7 19.4 33.8
2021 471 32.7 14.3 n/a
2022 544 31.3 17.3 11.8
2023 577 36.3 15.8 26.9

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 MacArthur 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 $147 (1.5%) $22 (0.2%) $317 (3.3%) $6,712 (69.6%) $2,768 (28.7%) $9,480 (98.2%) $9,650
2020 $96 (1.6%) $331 (5.6%) $523 (8.8%) $5,704 (96.4%) n/a $5,490 (92.8%) $5,917
2021 $171 (2.1%) $09 (0.1%) $350 (4.2%) $7,727 (93.2%) $382 (4.6%) $8,108 (97.8%) $8,288
2022 $49 (0.6%) $01 (0.0%) $99 (1.3%) $7,345 (96.9%) $186 (2.5%) $7,531 (99.3%) $7,581

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

Impact of COVID-19 on MacArthur Elementary School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 91st of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 235th of 1245 Elementary schools
 10.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students588577
 1.9%
African American1410
 28.6%
American Indian710
 42.9%
Asian65
 16.7%
Hispanic132146
 10.6%
Pacific Islander85
 37.5%
White416388
 6.7%
Two or More Races513
 160%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients31.8%26.9%
 4.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about MacArthur Elementary School

MacArthur Elementary School ranks 237th of 904 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend MacArthur Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Stapley Junior High School
High : Mountain View High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 577 students attended MacArthur Elementary School.

Students at MacArthur Elementary School are 67% White, 25% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% American Indian.


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