Picture Rocks Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 29% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 36% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (15-16)
264 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)36%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(15-16)1%
5%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)27%
45%
Black
(15-16)n/a
5%
White
(15-16)67%
39%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)5%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (15-16)
61%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
9%
11%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Picture Rocks Intermediate School?
264 students attend Picture Rocks Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Picture Rocks Intermediate School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What school district is Picture Rocks Intermediate School part of?
Picture Rocks Intermediate School is part of Marana Unified District (4404).
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