Enrollment
941
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.6:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marana Middle School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marana Middle School
Marana Middle School is a large middle school in Marana, Arizona, enrolling 941 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arizona, bigger than 90% of state schools at 941 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 179 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #115.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (41%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 471 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 71.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Marana Unified District (4404) spends $9,931 per pupil, 24% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 466 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 941 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Marana Unified District (4404) also operates Marana High School (2,437 students) and Mountain View High School (1,827 students) alongside Marana Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Marana Middle School compares
Marana Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,931
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marana Unified District (4404), which includes Marana Middle School.
$9,931
Per student
-24%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.4%
State 43.4%
Federal 14.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,437
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~941 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.6:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Marana Middle School a good school?
Marana Middle School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Arizona schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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