Serving 791 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Metcalf 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 55% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 791 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Metcalf Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Metcalf Elementary School's student population of 791 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
791 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Metcalf 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 Metcalf Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#385 out of 1956 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
6%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
63%
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
27%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Metcalf Elementary School's ranking?
Metcalf Elementary School is ranked #385 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?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Metcalf Elementary School?
791 students attend Metcalf Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Metcalf Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Metcalf Elementary School?
Metcalf Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Metcalf Elementary School offer ?
Metcalf Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Metcalf Elementary School part of?
Metcalf Elementary School is part of Morenci Unified District (4230) School District.
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