Summary:
The 85743 zip code area in Marana, Arizona is home to 7 schools, including 6 elementary schools and 1 high school, all part of the Marana Unified District except for the Leman Academy of Excellence Inc. public charter schools. While the schools exhibit a wide range of performance, a few standouts emerge based on test scores, ratings, and other key metrics.
Leman Academy of Excellence, a public charter elementary/middle school, consistently ranks in the top 20% of Arizona elementary schools and boasts particularly strong English Language Arts scores, with 60-76% of students proficient or better across grades 3-8. Coyote Trail Elementary and Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary also stand out with 4-star ratings, high test scores, and relatively low student-teacher ratios.
In contrast, there are significant disparities in educational outcomes, with proficiency rates varying by over 50 percentage points between the highest and lowest-performing schools. Schools with higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, such as Picture Rocks Elementary and Leman Virtual Academy, tend to have the lowest test scores, underscoring the impact of socioeconomic factors on student achievement. Overall, the data highlights the need for continued efforts to improve equity and ensure all students in the 85743 zip code have access to a high-quality education.
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