Serving 234 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Marion Donaldson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 234 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 58%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in AZ
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-29% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Marion Donaldson Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marion Donaldson Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Marion Donaldson Elementary School?
234 students attend Marion Donaldson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Marion Donaldson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marion Donaldson Elementary School?
Marion Donaldson Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Marion Donaldson Elementary School offer ?
Marion Donaldson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Marion Donaldson Elementary School part of?
Absolutely AMAZING staff at this school!!! We switched from home schooling out of state due to a poor experience at public school in our small, rural state to public school at Donaldson. We thought in a good-sized city like Tucson we wouldn't have a good experience, but both of our children love it and are thriving. The staff here are the most caring, compassionate, and nurturing people. We feel so very lucky to have found such a wonderful school so full of people who truly care about their students AND families.
- Posted by Parent - famas
510/27/2014
My son and I are very pleased with this school and we are going to miss it terribly,he is in special education and they have helped him so much thank you for all that you have done for my son.
- Posted by Parent - sophi
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 234 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 58%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-29% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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