Serving 506 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mercury Mine Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% 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: 506 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Mercury Mine Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
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Mercury Mine Elementary School's student population of 506 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
506 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
Mercury Mine Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mercury Mine Elementary School is 0.41, 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
#244 out of 1956 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
18%
47%
Black
1%
6%
White
75%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
7%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Mercury Mine Elementary School is ranked #244 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Mercury Mine Elementary School often compared to?
Mercury Mine Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Desert Cove Elementary School, Larkspur Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Mercury Mine Elementary School?
506 students attend Mercury Mine Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Mercury Mine Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mercury Mine Elementary School?
Mercury Mine Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mercury Mine Elementary School offer ?
Mercury Mine Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Mercury Mine Elementary School part of?
Mercury Mine Elementary School is part of Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) School District.
In what neighborhood is Mercury Mine Elementary School located?
Mercury Mine Elementary School is located in the Paradise Valley Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 41 other public schools located in Paradise Valley Village.
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This is an amazing school, I can't recommend it enough! It's a nationally A-rated school for a reason - great teachers, caring staff, and an awesome community of families. Can't beat this place!
Review Mercury Mine Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
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