Marana Middle School

Marana Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 7-8
11279 W Grier Rd,  Marana, AZ
Marana Unified School District
3.0
3.1
975 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Math Proficiency
21%
Reading Proficiency
31%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
31%
Math Proficiency
21%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
52
Full Time Teachers
52
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.8%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
59%
State Average
44%
Science
24%
State Average
31%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
410:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.2%
Female
49.8%
White
55.7%
Hispanic
34.8%
Two or more races
5%
Native American
1.7%
Black
1.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.0 2 Reviews
2.0 Parent
2/6/2025
The staff is nice and the teachers are patient but there is a drug problem amongst their 7th 7th and 8th grade populations. The kids are getting and using drugs on the school premise.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.1 9 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/23/2025
Marana Middle School has a great sense of community. Many families have grown up in the area, and many work within the district as well. This attests to the commitment of the staff, families, and students of Marana Middle School. My kids are in their 8th grade year and have love the sports, after sc...
principal
9/22/2025
Staff is hardworking and supports student needs.
principal
9/22/2025
The school is very safe and clean. The teachers work together in calibrating teams to be effective for all students. The teachers get to know students. The athletic teams are focusing on personal development and academic focus.
2.0 parent
2/6/2025
The staff is nice but there is a drug problem at the school. The kids are getting and using at the facility. The staff does not have enough resources to combat the issues.

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Marana Middle School is a public school for students in grades 7-8 in Marana, AZ and is served by the Marana Unified School District in Arizona. The school has a total enrollment of 975 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 21% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 31% are proficient in reading. Marana Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like MCAT High School, La Paloma Academy Marana, Estes Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Marana has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Marana Middle School.

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