C
Below Average
55/100

Marana Middle School

📚 07 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 11279 W GRIER RD # 105, Marana, AZ 85653
Overall
C
55/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 29% · Math 32% proficient · 31st percentile in Arizona
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

55
Repit Score
out of 100
924
Students
enrolled
17.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$11K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%31/100reading 26th percentile, math 35th percentile among Arizona middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%73/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 31% 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 −21 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 proficiency29% (−14 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency32% (−10 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
White34%37%reading -26 pts, math -21 pts17th percentile (list)
Black10%10%reading -19 pts, math -15 pts8th percentile (list)
Hispanic25%26%reading -9 pts, math -7 pts24th percentile (list)
Multiracial25%25%reading -29 pts, math -25 pts9th percentile (list)
Low-income20%23%reading -12 pts, math -8 pts14th 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 11279 W GRIER RD # 105
City Marana
ZIP Code 85653
District 0404630
NCES School ID 040463000368
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 85653

Understanding the community around Marana Middle School 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 Marana Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.8%
Female 50.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 52.3%
Hispanic/Latino 39.8%
Two or More Races 4.1%
Black 1.6%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian 1.1%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 924
Teachers (FTE) 51.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Marana Middle School?
Marana Middle School has a Repit School Score of 55 out of 100, earning a grade of C. 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 Marana Middle School?
Marana Middle School has 924 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.9:1.
What grades does Marana Middle School serve?
Marana Middle School serves grades 07 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Marana Middle School receive per student?
Marana Middle School receives $11,246 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Marana Middle School in 85653 ▼
Avg Home Value
$371,333
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,178
1-Year Change
-3.6%
% Renters
18.3%

Other Schools in 85653

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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