For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,881 students in Marana, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in Marana, AZ are Dove Mountain K-8, A. C. E. and Marana Distance Learning. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marana, AZ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Marana have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Marana, AZ (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dove Mountain K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5650 W Moore Rd
Marana, AZ 85658
(520) 579-4500
Marana, AZ 85658
(520) 579-4500
Grades: PK-8
| 920 students
Rank: #22.
A. C. E.
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11279 W Grier Rd
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 682-4773
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 682-4773
Grades: 7-12
| 1 students
Rank: #33.
Marana Distance Learning
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11279 W Grier Rd # 115a
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 682-3243
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 682-3243
Grades: K-12
| 53 students
Rank: #44.
Marana Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11279 W Grier Rd # 105
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 682-4730
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 682-4730
Grades: 7-8
| 907 students
Marana, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Open Doors Community School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
13644 N. Sandario Rd.
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 744-2484
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 744-2484
Grades: K-8
| 92 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Marana, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in Marana, AZ include Dove Mountain K-8, A. C. E. and Marana Distance Learning.
How many public middle schools are located in Marana?
4 public middle schools are located in Marana.
What is the racial composition of students in Marana?
Marana public middle schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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