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Marana Middle School

11279 W GRIER RD # 105, MARANA, AZ 85653Marana Unified District (4404) →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 07–08Non-Charter
907
Students
Total enrolled
$11,246
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 22% vs nat'l
18.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 21% vs nat'l
40/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 20% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 907 students in grades 07–08 in MARANA, Arizona.
22% below average funding
District spends $11,246 per pupil, 22% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 40th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Marana Middle School is a large middle in MARANA, Arizona, serving grades 07–08 with 907 students. The district invests $11,246 per student — 22% below the national average of $14,347, with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 44% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Marana Middle School

907
Total Students
18.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
44%
Free Lunch
49
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
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2
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5
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11
12
Highlighted grades (07–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution455 male · 452 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility44%
National avg 52% · 398 students
Student Composition
56%
35%
Asian1%
White56%
Hispanic / Latino35%
Black1%
Multiracial5%
Native American2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 040463000368

Academic Outcomes at Marana Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
40
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 40th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 30th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 85653

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,246Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$11,246
State avg
$16,564
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$4,948
Student Support$2,137
Administration$1,350
Operations$1,687
Other$1,125
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $11,246 spent per student, an estimated $4,982 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
43%
42%
State government
43.4%
Local (property tax)
42.4%
Federal programs
14.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $11,246/student, 22% less than the national average
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Twin Peaks Elementary SchoolDove Mountain K-8Gladden Farms ElementaryMarjorie W Estes Elementary School
+8 more
↓
Middle
Tortolita Middle School
↓
High School
Marana High SchoolMountain View High SchoolMCAT High SchoolA. C. E.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades07 – 08
Location—
CountyPima County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictMarana Unified District (4404) →
Phone: (520)682-4730
NCES ID: 040463000368
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in MARANA seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Marana Unified District (4404)
High
Marana High School
2,379 students · 09–12
● 40 opp36% FRL
High
Mountain View High School
1,831 students · 09–12
● 51 opp32% FRL
Elem
Twin Peaks Elementary School
942 students · PK–08
● 40 opp26% FRL
Elem
Dove Mountain K-8
920 students · PK–08
● 35 opp19% FRL
Elem
Gladden Farms Elementary
747 students · PK–06
● 40 opp24% FRL
Elem
Marjorie W Estes Elementary School
570 students · PK–06
● 40 opp49% FRL
Elem
Quail Run Elementary School
558 students · PK–06
● 51 opp49% FRL
Mid
Tortolita Middle School
539 students · 07–08
● 51 opp45% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
11279 W GRIER RD # 105, MARANA, AZ 85653
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.