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Metcalf Elementary School

Summary:

Metcalf Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Morenci, Arizona, serving grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 770 students. The school is part of the Morenci Unified District, which is ranked 166 out of 288 districts in Arizona and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Metcalf Elementary has consistently performed above the state average in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency for grades 3 and 4, with 45% of 3rd graders and 66% of 4th graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 39% and 46%, respectively. In Mathematics, 54% of 3rd graders and 52% of 4th graders were proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 43% and 36%. The school has maintained a strong statewide ranking, consistently placing in the top 25-30% of Arizona elementary schools over the past several years, and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2023-2024 school year.

Metcalf Elementary has seen a significant increase in per-student spending, from $2,670 in 2018-2019 to $7,645 in 2021-2022, which may have contributed to the school's improved academic performance and student outcomes. While the school's diverse racial composition, with a majority Hispanic and significant Native American and White representation, is an interesting aspect, the varying performance across different student subgroups suggests the school may need to focus on addressing the specific needs of certain student groups to ensure equitable outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 Fairbanks Rd #1
       Morenci, AZ  85540

(928) 865-7290

District: Morenci Unified District

SchoolDigger Rank:
266th of 904 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,645 Help


Students who attend Metcalf Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Fairbanks Middle School
High:    Morenci High School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.2 Help
Number of students:  770

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
62.5%
White:
27.8%
American Indian:
5.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  36.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Metcalf Elementary School ranks better than 70.6% of elementary schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.58. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (62.5%), White (27.8%), American Indian (5.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 36.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Metcalf Elementary School is 19.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Metcalf Elementary School is $7,645.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Metcalf Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Metcalf Elementary School 266th of 904 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Metcalf Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Morenci Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Morenci Unified District 166th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Metcalf Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Metcalf Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 71.68 322nd 1062 69.7%
2010 64.63 388th 1090 64.4%
2011 56.83 454th 1075 57.8%
2012 67.33 354th 1141 69.0%
2013 70.31 323rd 1158 72.1%
2014 76.70 248th 1079 77.0%
2015 64.90 305th 955 68.1%
2016 71.18 297th 1079 72.5%
2017 74.77 268th 1106 75.8%
2018 74.78 274th 1109 75.3%
2019 70.86 296th 1039 71.5%
2021 84.32 190th 1226 84.5%
2022 59.23 362nd 1000 63.8%
2023 81.17 225th 1245 81.9%
2024 67.58 266th 904 70.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Metcalf Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 79.18 103rd 1027 90.0%
2023 56.96 212th 617 65.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Metcalf Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 69.23 168th 1201 86.0%
2023 59.04 237th 820 71.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Metcalf Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.51 91st 820 88.9%
2022 72.30 156th 618 74.8%
2023 58.06 377th 1116 66.2%
2024 72.56 111th 546 79.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Metcalf Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.43 268th 1023 73.8%
2019 61.53 310th 862 64.0%
2021 86.90 142nd 1219 88.4%
2022 58.90 322nd 824 60.9%
2023 83.01 179th 1219 85.3%
2024 48.26 297th 593 49.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Metcalf Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.11 329th 1032 68.1%
2019 65.76 266th 850 68.7%
2021 80.49 215th 1220 82.4%
2022 48.47 427th 830 48.6%
2023 75.60 268th 1216 78.0%
2024 56.62 240th 609 60.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Metcalf Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.92 167th 911 81.7%
2019 72.76 179th 709 74.8%
2021 87.12 86th 1198 92.8%
2022 72.75 176th 716 75.4%
2023 86.30 97th 1170 91.7%
2024 67.93 134th 472 71.6%
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Rank History for Native American students at Metcalf Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 88.36 17th 654 97.4%
2022 45.53 60th 82 26.8%
2023 54.60 87th 219 60.3%
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Rank History for White students at Metcalf Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.05 266th 720 63.1%
2019 59.26 231st 595 61.2%
2021 77.20 211th 1161 81.8%
2022 41.00 493rd 800 38.4%
2023 74.02 215th 1024 79.0%
2024 55.38 203rd 477 57.4%
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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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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Metcalf Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 278 5 1 163 9 n/a n/a 168 624
1989 400 5 3 232 19 n/a n/a -75 584
1990 342 17 2 226 22 n/a n/a 37 646
1991 384 6 3 260 16 n/a n/a 11 680
1992 404 2 2 267 17 n/a n/a -1 691
1993 316 4 0 334 16 n/a n/a 0 670
1994 291 3 0 344 14 n/a n/a 0 652
1995 262 3 1 330 12 n/a n/a 0 608
1996 262 3 1 330 12 n/a n/a 0 608
1997 265 4 2 326 12 n/a n/a 0 609
1998 265 4 2 326 12 n/a n/a 0 609
1999 243 3 3 316 11 n/a n/a 0 576
2000 226 4 2 343 13 n/a n/a 0 588
2001 235 4 3 336 8 n/a n/a 0 586
2002 187 3 1 344 4 n/a n/a 0 539
2003 187 3 1 344 4 n/a n/a 0 539
2004 160 2 0 364 6 n/a n/a 0 532
2005 173 3 0 361 7 n/a n/a 0 544
2006 201 3 0 368 4 n/a n/a 0 576
2007 229 2 0 412 6 n/a n/a 0 649
2008 219 1 7 433 11 n/a n/a 0 671
2009 234 4 7 456 20 n/a n/a 0 721
2010 177 5 5 417 16 n/a n/a 0 620
2011 175 1 0 436 18 0 11 0 641
2012 194 4 1 463 16 0 8 0 686
2013 221 4 0 479 23 0 14 0 741
2014 189 2 2 349 18 0 13 0 573
2015 240 7 4 395 26 0 9 0 681
2016 268 6 4 392 12 0 8 0 690
2017 225 7 6 361 16 0 14 0 629
2018 230 7 6 398 22 0 19 0 682
2019 245 9 6 447 29 0 22 0 758
2020 237 7 2 426 32 0 21 0 725
2021 203 8 1 418 29 0 11 0 670
2022 205 10 3 454 41 0 16 0 729
2023 214 5 7 481 42 0 21 0 770

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 Metcalf Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 624 31.8 19.6 n/a
1989 584 30.3 19.2 n/a
1990 646 30.0 21.5 n/a
1991 680 30.7 22.1 n/a
1992 691 33.8 20.4 n/a
1993 670 34.8 19.3 n/a
1994 652 33.0 19.8 n/a
1995 608 31.3 19.4 n/a
1996 608 31.3 19.4 n/a
1997 609 30.3 20.1 n/a
1998 609 30.3 20.1 n/a
1999 576 30.3 19.0 n/a
2000 588 30.2 19.5 n/a
2001 586 30.4 19.3 n/a
2002 539 29.8 18.1 26
2003 539 29.8 18.1 26
2004 532 29.8 17.9 23.5
2005 544 31.5 17.3 40.1
2006 576 32.0 18.0 36.8
2007 649 36.4 17.8 32.8
2008 671 36.3 18.5 27.4
2009 721 36.8 19.6 24.8
2010 620 34.7 17.8 45.2
2011 641 33.7 18.9 36.8
2012 686 34.2 20.0 32.5
2013 741 42.7 17.3 36.2
2014 573 35.2 16.2 42.9
2015 681 35.0 19.4 36.1
2016 690 34.0 20.2 n/a
2017 629 34.2 18.3 44.5
2018 682 36.2 18.8 41.9
2019 758 36.2 20.9 44.9
2020 725 31.5 23.0 37
2021 670 33.0 20.3 n/a
2022 729 34.5 21.1 11.5
2023 770 40.0 19.2 36.9

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 Metcalf Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 624 31.8 19.6 n/a
1989 584 30.3 19.2 n/a
1990 646 30.0 21.5 n/a
1991 680 30.7 22.1 n/a
1992 691 33.8 20.4 n/a
1993 670 34.8 19.3 n/a
1994 652 33.0 19.8 n/a
1995 608 31.3 19.4 n/a
1996 608 31.3 19.4 n/a
1997 609 30.3 20.1 n/a
1998 609 30.3 20.1 n/a
1999 576 30.3 19.0 n/a
2000 588 30.2 19.5 n/a
2001 586 30.4 19.3 n/a
2002 539 29.8 18.1 26
2003 539 29.8 18.1 26
2004 532 29.8 17.9 23.5
2005 544 31.5 17.3 40.1
2006 576 32.0 18.0 36.8
2007 649 36.4 17.8 32.8
2008 671 36.3 18.5 27.4
2009 721 36.8 19.6 24.8
2010 620 34.7 17.8 45.2
2011 641 33.7 18.9 36.8
2012 686 34.2 20.0 32.5
2013 741 42.7 17.3 36.2
2014 573 35.2 16.2 42.9
2015 681 35.0 19.4 36.1
2016 690 34.0 20.2 n/a
2017 629 34.2 18.3 44.5
2018 682 36.2 18.8 41.9
2019 758 36.2 20.9 44.9
2020 725 31.5 23.0 37
2021 670 33.0 20.3 n/a
2022 729 34.5 21.1 11.5
2023 770 40.0 19.2 36.9

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 Metcalf 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 $95 (3.6%) $02 (0.1%) $192 (7.2%) $1,654 (61.9%) $918 (34.4%) $2,572 (96.3%) $2,670
2020 $211 (3.2%) $300 (4.5%) $722 (10.8%) $5,861 (87.8%) $306 (4.6%) $6,166 (92.3%) $6,678
2021 $296 (4.2%) $98 (1.4%) $689 (9.8%) $6,284 (89.4%) $355 (5.0%) $6,639 (94.4%) $7,033
2022 $411 (5.4%) $436 (5.7%) $1,259 (16.5%) $6,583 (86.1%) $215 (2.8%) $6,798 (88.9%) $7,645

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Metcalf 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

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 296th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 225th of 1245 Elementary schools
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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students758770
 1.6%
African American95
 44.4%
American Indian2942
 44.8%
Asian67
 16.7%
Hispanic447481
 7.6%
Pacific Islander00
White245214
 12.7%
Two or More Races2221
 4.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.9%36.9%
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Students at Metcalf Elementary School are 62% Hispanic, 28% White, 5% American Indian, 3% Two or more races.

Metcalf Elementary School ranks 266th of 904 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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

Middle : Fairbanks Middle School
High : Morenci High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 770 students attended Metcalf Elementary School.


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