The 4,134 students who took the AASA/ACT test were assessed at four proficiency levels in each subject. Those achieving proficiency level one and two failed the test, while students reaching the third and fourth proficiency level passed the test.
Of those who failed, most achieved proficiency level one.
Maricopa Unified School District roughly covers schools within Pinal County and has a main office in Maricopa.
In 2022 Arizona had roughly one teacher for every 19 students, compared to the national average of one teacher for 16 students. Teachers handling a higher number of students was found to have negative consequences for students’ school performance.
In 2022, average scores from Arizona students were found to be inline with the national average scores for math and reading, according to the Nation's Report Card.
Some data provided by the Arizona Department of Education may be incomplete due to the Family and Educational Rights and Privacy Act.
| School Name | % Who Failed | Number of students tested |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa High School | 74% | < 10 |
| Maricopa Wells Middle School | 72% | < 10 |
| Maricopa Elementary School | 68% | 338 |
| Saddleback Elementary School | 66% | < 10 |
| Butterfield Elementary School | 63% | 344 |
| Santa Rosa Elementary School | 54% | 202 |
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