Mary L Welty Elementary School

1050 W Cimarron St
Nogales, AZ 85621
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 364 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mary L Welty 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 364 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mary L Welty Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

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School Overview

Mary L Welty Elementary School's student population of 364 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
364 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Mary L Welty 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 Mary L Welty Elementary School is 0.00, 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.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#1076 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30-34%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mary L Welty 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.
25-29%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mary L Welty 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
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
100%
47%
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Black
n/a
6%
White
n/a
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.00
This chart displays the diversity score of Mary L Welty Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mary L Welty 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
7%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mary L Welty 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 Mary L Welty Elementary School's ranking?
Mary L Welty Elementary School is ranked #1076 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Mary L Welty Elementary School?
364 students attend Mary L Welty Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Mary L Welty Elementary School students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary L Welty Elementary School?
Mary L Welty Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mary L Welty Elementary School offer ?
Mary L Welty Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mary L Welty Elementary School part of?
Mary L Welty Elementary School is part of Nogales Unified District (4457) School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 364 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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