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Marana Unified District (4404)

11279 W Grier Rd Ste 115a
Marana, AZ 85653-9609
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Marana Unified District (4404) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 12,872 students in Marana Unified District (4404). This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Marana Unified District (4404) have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
19 Schools
2,470 Schools
# Students
12,872 Students
1,123,267 Students
# Teachers
794 Teachers
50,033 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Marana Unified District (4404), which is ranked within the top 50% of all 601 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 85% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#223 out of 618 school districts
(Top 50%)
36%
34%
41%
40%
25%
24%
90%
77%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.66
% American Indian
1%
5%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
41%
48%
% Black
2%
6%
% White
50%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,236 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,429. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,129 is less than the state median of $11,331. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$132 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$130 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,236
$11,429
Spending / Student
$10,129
$11,331

Best Marana Unified District (4404) ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dove Mountain K-8
(Math: 56% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5650 W Moore Rd
Marana, AZ 85658
(520) 579-4500
Gr: PK-8 | 938 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Gladden Farms Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11745 W Gladden Farms Dr
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 682-1180
Gr: PK-6 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8500 N Continental Links Dr
Tucson, AZ 85743
(520) 352-7000
Gr: PK-6 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Marana Distance Learning
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11279 W Grier Rd # 115a
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 682-3243
Gr: K-12 | 62 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Coyote Trail Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8000 N Silverbell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85743
(520) 579-5105
Gr: PK-6 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
Ironwood Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3300 W Freer Dr
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 579-5150
Gr: PK-6 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #77.
Twin Peaks Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7995 W Twin Peaks Rd
Tucson, AZ 85743
(520) 579-4750
Gr: PK-8 | 954 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #88.
Mountain View High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3901 W Linda Vista Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 579-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,876 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #99.
Butterfield Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3400 W Massingale Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 579-5000
Gr: PK-6 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1010.
Quail Run Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4600 W Cortaro Farms Rd
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 579-4700
Gr: PK-6 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1111.
Marana High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12000 W Emigh Rd
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 616-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,429 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1212.
Degrazia Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5051 W Overton Rd
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 579-4800
Gr: PK-6 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1313.
Tortolita Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4101 W Hardy Rd
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 579-4600
Gr: 7-8 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1414.
Marana Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11279 W Grier Rd # 105
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 682-4730
Gr: 7-8 | 924 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1515.
Marjorie W Estes Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11279 W Grier Rd Ste 100
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 682-4738
Gr: PK-6 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1616.
Roadrunner Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
16651 W Calle Carmela
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 616-6363
Gr: PK-6 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1717.
Picture Rocks Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5875 N Sanders Rd
Tucson, AZ 85743
(520) 616-3700
Gr: PK-6 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1818.
Mcat High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
13650 N Mcduff Rd Ste 128
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 682-4773
Gr: 9-12 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Musd Early Learning And Resource Center
Special Education School
7651 N Oldfather Dr
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 579-4900
Gr: PK | 154 students Minority enrollment: 55%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Marana Unified District (4404)?
Marana Unified District (4404) manages 19 public schools serving 12,872 students.
What is the rank of Marana Unified District (4404)?
Marana Unified District (4404) is ranked #235 out of 601 school districts in Arizona (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Marana Unified District (4404)?
50% of Marana Unified District (4404) students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marana Unified District (4404)?
Marana Unified District (4404) has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Marana Unified District (4404)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,129 is less than the state median of $11,331. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 19 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 12,872 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : 90% (Top 10% in AZ)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 25% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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