Serving 577 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Macarthur Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% 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: 577 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Macarthur Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Macarthur Elementary School's student population of 577 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
577 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Macarthur 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 Macarthur Elementary School is 0.49, 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
#237 out of 1956 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
25%
47%
Black
2%
6%
White
67%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Macarthur Elementary School's ranking?
Macarthur Elementary School is ranked #237 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Macarthur Elementary School?
577 students attend Macarthur Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Macarthur Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Macarthur Elementary School?
Macarthur Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Macarthur Elementary School offer ?
Macarthur Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Macarthur Elementary School part of?
Macarthur Elementary School is part of Mesa Unified District (4235) School District.
School Reviews
5 7/12/2013
The best part about MacArthur is the active neighborhood support. I have also found the faculty to be very friendly.
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