Serving 486 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Santa Rosa Elementary School ranks in the top 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (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 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 486 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Santa Rosa Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Santa Rosa Elementary School's student population of 486 students has grown by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
486 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Santa Rosa Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Santa Rosa Elementary School is 0.69, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#635 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
45%
47%
Black
14%
6%
White
29%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Santa Rosa Elementary School's ranking?
Santa Rosa Elementary School is ranked #635 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Santa Rosa Elementary School often compared to?
Santa Rosa Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pima Butte Elementary School, Butterfield Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Santa Rosa Elementary School?
486 students attend Santa Rosa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Santa Rosa Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Santa Rosa Elementary School?
Santa Rosa Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Santa Rosa Elementary School offer ?
Santa Rosa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Santa Rosa Elementary School part of?
Santa Rosa Elementary School is part of Maricopa Unified School District (4441).
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