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Maricopa Unified School District (4441)

44150 W Maricopa Casa Grande H
Maricopa, AZ 85138-5900
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Maricopa Unified School District (4441) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 9,225 students in Maricopa Unified School District (4441). This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Maricopa Unified School District (4441) have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
13 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
9,225 Students
1,124,009 Students
# Teachers
504 Teachers
50,048 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Maricopa Unified School District (4441), which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 603 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 74% has decreased from 76% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#297 out of 618 school districts
(Top 50%)
24%
34%
35%
40%
19%
24%
74%
77%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.71
0.66
% American Indian
4%
5%
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
45%
48%
% Black
16%
6%
% White
25%
34%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $9,174 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,421. The school district revenue/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,202 is less than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$85 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$76 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,174
$11,421
Spending / Student
$8,202
$11,323

Best Maricopa Unified School District (4441) ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pima Butte Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
42202 W Rancho El Dorado Pkwy
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-7150
Grades: PK-5
| 415 students
Rank: #22.
Santa Rosa Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
21400 N Santa Rosa Dr
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-6150
Grades: PK-6
| 538 students
Rank: #33.
Butterfield Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
43800 W Honeycutt Rd
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-6100
Grades: PK-5
| 860 students
Rank: #44.
Maricopa Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
18150 N Alterra Pkwy
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520) 568-5160
Grades: PK-6
| 851 students
Rank: #55.
Santa Cruz Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
19845 N Costa Del Sol
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-5170
Grades: PK-6
| 852 students
Rank: #66.
Saddleback Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
18600 N Porter Rd
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-6110
Grades: PK-6
| 712 students
Rank: #77.
Maricopa High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
45012 W Honeycutt Ave
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520) 568-8100
Grades: 6-12
| 2,041 students
Rank: #88.
Desert Wind Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
35565 W Honeycutt Rd
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520) 568-7110
Grades: 6-8
| 903 students
Rank: #99.
Maricopa Wells Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
45725 W Honeycutt Ave
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520) 568-7100
Grades: 6-8
| 903 students
Rank: #1010.
Maricopa Virtual Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
44150 W Maricopa Casa Grande H
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-5100
Grades: K-12
| 134 students
Rank: n/an/a
16200 N Murphy Rd
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 509-0400
Grades: 9-11
| 1,016 students
Rank: n/an/a
Saddleback Preschool
18600 N Porter Rd
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-6110
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Santa Rosa Preschool
21400 N Santa Rosa Dr
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-6150
Grades: PK
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Maricopa Unified School District (4441)?
Maricopa Unified School District (4441) manages 13 public schools serving 9,225 students.
What is the rank of Maricopa Unified School District (4441)?
Maricopa Unified School District (4441) is ranked #319 out of 603 school districts in Arizona (bottom 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Maricopa Unified School District (4441)?
45% of Maricopa Unified School District (4441) students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Maricopa Unified School District (4441)?
Maricopa Unified School District (4441) has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Maricopa Unified School District (4441)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,202 is less than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 13 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 9,225 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : 74% (Top 30% in AZ)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 24% (Top 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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