Marana Unified District (4404) is a suburban school system in Pima County, Arizona, serving 12,824 students across 20 schools with 770 teachers. The district operates at a student-teacher ratio of 16.7:1, slightly above the typical range for suburban districts.
Academically, Marana demonstrates performance above state averages in both core subjects. Math proficiency reaches 35.0% compared to the state average of 32.4%, while reading proficiency stands at 41.0% versus the state average of 40.2%. The graduation rate of 89.3% substantially exceeds Arizona's state average of 67.3%, with a dropout rate of 2.8%.
The student population reflects significant economic diversity, with 43.7% of students economically disadvantaged. English learners comprise 2.8% of enrollment, while 21.1% of students receive special education services. Racially, the district is 47.9% White, 42.1% Hispanic, 2.2% Black, and 1.6% Asian.
A notable financial characteristic is the district's per-pupil spending of $10,167, which falls substantially below Arizona's state average of $16,140. This represents a spending gap of approximately $5,973 per student annually. Despite this resource constraint, the district maintains above-average academic proficiency rates and a notably strong graduation rate, suggesting operational efficiency in resource allocation relative to measured student outcomes.
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Total Students
12,824
Schools
20
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,167
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data, NCES F-33 Finance Survey, EDFacts
Federal Data Year: 2024-25
State Data Year: 2024-25
Note: Some data may be unavailable for certain districts or years. Proficiency rates reflect state-specific assessment standards.
Math Proficiency
35.0%
Staff counts are Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) from NCES 2024-25 data.
Source: Arizona Department of Education, 2024-25 School Year. Letter grades represent LEA-level accountability ratings. AASA/AzSCI assessment data, AZELLA for EL students, and 4-year graduation rates by subgroup.