Serving 570 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Marjorie W Estes Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 570 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Marjorie W Estes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
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Marjorie W Estes Elementary School's student population of 570 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
570 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
Marjorie W Estes Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marjorie W Estes Elementary School is 0.58, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1232 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
48%
47%
Black
1%
6%
White
44%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Marjorie W Estes Elementary School is ranked #1232 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Marjorie W Estes Elementary School?
570 students attend Marjorie W Estes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Marjorie W Estes Elementary School students are Hispanic, 44% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marjorie W Estes Elementary School?
Marjorie W Estes Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Marjorie W Estes Elementary School offer ?
Marjorie W Estes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Marjorie W Estes Elementary School part of?
Marjorie W Estes Elementary School is part of Marana Unified District (4404) School District.
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