B
Good
70/100

Gladden Farms Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 11745 W GLADDEN FARMS DR, Marana, AZ 85653
Overall
B
70/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
0.6 grade levels above the U.S. average · 79th percentile in Arizona
Growth
C
Students gain 0.94 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 26th percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Arizona schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

70
Repit Score
out of 100
747
Students
enrolled
16.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$11K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%79/1000.6 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%26/100Students gain 0.94 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0); 26th percentile in Arizona (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 16% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Arizona schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −6 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Arizona. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency67% (+24 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency68% (+26 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Arizona state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White72%77%reading +12 pts, math +19 pts90th percentile (list)
Hispanic62%57%reading +28 pts, math +24 pts89th percentile (list)
Low-income57%57%reading +25 pts, math +26 pts91st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 11745 W GLADDEN FARMS DR
City Marana
ZIP Code 85653
District 0404630
NCES School ID 040463003516
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 85653

Understanding the community around Gladden Farms Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $80,851
Per Capita Income $33,527
Poverty Rate 8.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 37.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.6%
High School or Higher 92.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $248,600
Median Rent $954
Owner-Occupied 81.7%
Renter-Occupied 18.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Gladden Farms Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 54.4%
Hispanic/Latino 39.5%
Two or More Races 3.4%
Black 1.3%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian 0.4%
Pacific Islander 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 747
Teachers (FTE) 46.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Gladden Farms Elementary?
Gladden Farms Elementary has a Repit School Score of 70 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Gladden Farms Elementary?
Gladden Farms Elementary has 747 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.2:1.
What grades does Gladden Farms Elementary serve?
Gladden Farms Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Gladden Farms Elementary receive per student?
Gladden Farms Elementary receives $11,246 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Gladden Farms Elementary in 85653 ▼
Avg Home Value
$371,333
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,178
1-Year Change
-3.6%
% Renters
18.3%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026