Best Public Schools in Zip Code 85653


Summary:

The 85653 zip code area in Marana, Arizona is home to 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school, all part of the Marana Unified District. While the district is ranked 152 out of 288 in Arizona and has a 2-star rating, some schools in the area stand out for their academic performance and unique student populations.

Gladden Farms Elementary is the highest-ranked elementary school in the area, ranking 329 out of 904 Arizona elementary schools and receiving a 3-star rating. It also has relatively strong test scores, with proficiency rates above the district and state averages in many grade levels and subjects. Marjorie W Estes Elementary School, on the other hand, has a higher percentage of Hispanic students and a higher rate of free/reduced-price lunch recipients, and it has the lowest statewide ranking among the elementary schools.

Marana Middle School stands out for its relatively diverse student population, with 34.84% Hispanic and 4.96% two or more races, as well as a lower student-teacher ratio of 18.7. The data also reveals significant disparities in academic performance among the schools, with some schools performing well above the district and state averages, while others struggle to meet proficiency standards.








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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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