Serving 493 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 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 493 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
Top Rankings
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
School Overview
Mercury Mine Elementary School's student population of 493 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
493 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
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 0.40, 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
19%
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
75%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mercury Mine Elementary School's ranking?
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?
493 students attend Mercury Mine Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Mercury Mine Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
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.
School Reviews
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