Maricopa Elementary School

Maricopa Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-6
18150 N Alterra Pky,  Maricopa, AZ
Maricopa Unified School District
3.5
1.7
664 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
34%
Reading Proficiency
31%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
31%
Math Proficiency
34%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
53
Full Time Teachers
53
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.7%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
52%
State Average
44%
Science
18%
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
347:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.5%
Female
46.5%
Hispanic
46.8%
White
22.9%
Black
13.1%
Two or more races
9%
Native American
5.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 2 Reviews
5.0 Works Here
10/15/2019
The school is doing a great job with the resources it has. They do seem to need more staff in many areas with the amount of students.
GreatSchools Reviews
1.7 14 Reviews
4.0 parent
3/4/2025
I really enjoy the friendliness and professionalism of the staff. Not to mention the caring attitude of the principal. I have seen her interact with students and she does get down on their level. Also, we have had issues, and the teachers are willing to resolve them, and the principal is always will...
1.0 parent
7/14/2024
I cannot back this school as I have seen all my children struggling to not be bullied.I am seriously worried about all the children testing below grade level.We need more buses to go to different schools, our choices are so limited.
1.0 parent
7/14/2024
There needs to be minus stars for this school and its pitiful performance. They don't teach, don't listen to you or your child or you, don't care and shouldn't even be allowed to call themselves a learning institution. Why isn't anything being done? They need all new teachers and a new principal!The...
1.0 parent
7/14/2024
I cannot express enough that this school needs to improve on every level. From the teaching staff to the rude office personnel. Bullies are a huge issue, not sure why this school has so many of them and the principal should be fired as she is never in and will not respond to the many parents that ha...

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Maricopa Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-6 in Maricopa, AZ, in the Maricopa neighborhood, and is served by the Maricopa Unified School District in Arizona. The school has a total enrollment of 664 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 34% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 31% are proficient in reading. Maricopa Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 1 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $365,151. Discover additional schools in the area, like Maricopa High School, Maricopa Virtual Academy, Heritage Academy Maricopa, and more. Learn more about what Maricopa has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Maricopa Elementary School.

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