- Enrollment
- 2,437
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Marana, AZ
Marana Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Marana Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040463000368
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marana Middle School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Arizona schools.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Marana · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 34.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Marana Middle School has class sizes larger than 74% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marana Middle School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Marana, AZ.
School address
District: Marana Unified District (4404) · Arizona
NCES ID 040463000368 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Marana Middle School held near 924 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.5 → 51.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 040463000368 · Marana, AZ Middle · MID · TRAD
941 enr · 19.6:1 · 34.0% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Marana High School (2,437 students)
Marana Middle School held near 924 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.5 → 51.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Marana Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marana High Sc
Marana High School
2,437 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View High School
1,827 students
- Dove Mountain
Dove Mountain K-8
1,004 students
- This school 941
Marana Middle School
941 students
- Twin Peaks Ele 886
Twin Peaks Elementary School
886 students
- Gladden Farms 742
Gladden Farms Elementary
742 students
What this shows Marana Middle School reports 941 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marana Middle School compares
Marana Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.0% | ▼ 30% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 941 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
941
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 74% in Arizona - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
71.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,680
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 471 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
261
in-school suspensions + 205 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 49.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.4%
Hispanic or Latino 40.6%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 50.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.8, Marana Middle School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marana Unified District (4404) reports $10,680 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marana Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marana High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain View High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dove Mountain K-8 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Twin Peaks Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gladden Farms Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marana Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,827
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,004
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~941 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Marana Middle School
How many students attend Marana Middle School?
Marana Middle School has 941 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Marana, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 907 (2022-23) → 924 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marana Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marana Middle School is 19.6:1, which is 15% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marana Middle School?
34.0% of students at Marana Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marana Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Marana Middle School is White at 50.4% of enrollment, in Marana, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marana Middle School?
Marana Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Marana Middle School rank among public schools in Marana?
By Resource Investment Index, Marana Middle School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Marana, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Marana on the city page.
What other schools are in Marana Unified District (4404)?
Besides Marana Middle School, Marana Unified District (4404) also operates Marana High School (2,437 students), Mountain View High School (1,827 students), and Dove Mountain K-8 (1,004 students). See the Marana Unified District (4404) district page for the complete list.