Maricopa Elementary School

18150 N Alterra Pkwy
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 851 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Maricopa Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower 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 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 851 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Maricopa Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

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School Overview

Maricopa Elementary School's student population of 851 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
851 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
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School Rankings

Maricopa 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 Maricopa Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#999 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Maricopa Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
34%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Maricopa Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maricopa Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
5%
5%
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Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
49%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Maricopa Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
13%
6%
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White
21%
34%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Maricopa Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Maricopa Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Maricopa Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maricopa Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Maricopa Elementary School's ranking?
Maricopa Elementary School is ranked #999 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?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Maricopa Elementary School?
851 students attend Maricopa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Maricopa Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maricopa Elementary School?
Maricopa Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Maricopa Elementary School offer ?
Maricopa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Maricopa Elementary School part of?
Maricopa Elementary School is part of Maricopa Unified School District (4441).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 851 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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