Serving 376 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Morgan Maxwell School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 376 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Morgan Maxwell School's student population of 376 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
376 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Morgan Maxwell School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morgan Maxwell School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1738 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
7%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
73%
48%
Black
6%
6%
White
10%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morgan Maxwell School's ranking?
Morgan Maxwell School is ranked #1738 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Morgan Maxwell School?
376 students attend Morgan Maxwell School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Morgan Maxwell School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 7% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Morgan Maxwell School?
Morgan Maxwell School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Morgan Maxwell School offer ?
Morgan Maxwell School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Morgan Maxwell School part of?
Morgan Maxwell School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403) School District.
In what neighborhood is Morgan Maxwell School located?
Morgan Maxwell School is located in the Greasewood Park neighborhood of Tucson, AZ.
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