Serving 938 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Dove Mountain K-8 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 938 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dove Mountain K-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Dove Mountain K-8's student population of 938 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
938 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
School Rankings
Dove Mountain K-8 ranks within the top 20% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dove Mountain K-8 is 0.57, which is less 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
#223 out of 1921 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
37%
48%
Black
2%
6%
White
54%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dove Mountain K-8's ranking?
Dove Mountain K-8 is ranked #223 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Dove Mountain K-8 often compared to?
Dove Mountain K-8is often viewed alongside schools like Richard B Wilson Jr School, The Innovation Academy, Orange Grove Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Dove Mountain K-8?
938 students attend Dove Mountain K-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Dove Mountain K-8 students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dove Mountain K-8?
Dove Mountain K-8 has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dove Mountain K-8 offer ?
Dove Mountain K-8 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dove Mountain K-8 part of?
Dove Mountain K-8 is part of Marana Unified District (4404) School District.
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