Maricopa Unified
Maricopa Unified has 3 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 26.8/100 — 17.0 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Maricopa High at 30/100, where 7.7% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $19,796 per student (above the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 29.9%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Needs Support 24.3/100 | 1 | 5.1% | 29.3% |
| Middle | Needs Support 25.9/100 | 1 | 2.1% | 24.5% |
| High | Developing 30.3/100 | 1 | 7.7% | 35.8% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Maricopa Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Maricopa Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 30.3.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages +5.7pp (state avg: -3.0pp), suggesting schools are adding meaningful value.
Consistency: Score range of 6.0 points — remarkably consistent between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 29.9%, 11.7pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 6.2%, below the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Maricopa High leads the district at 30 with 7.7% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Maricopa Unified
Hidden gems: 1 school in Maricopa Unified is classified as On the Rise — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Maricopa Unified spends $19,796 per student in current expenditures — $4,981 above the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Elementary Schools (1)
Maricopa Unified has 1 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 24.3 — 19.5 points below the state average of 43.8.
District-wide growth averages +5.7pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Maricopa Elementary with a Scope Score of 24 and 5.1% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maricopa Elementary Maricopa Unified On the Rise | 5.1% | Needs Support 24/100 |
Middle Schools (1)
Maricopa Unified has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 25.9 — 14.6 points below the state average of 40.5.
Growth averages -3.3pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring middle school is Maricopa Middle with a Scope Score of 26 and 2.1% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maricopa Middle Maricopa Unified Building Momentum | 2.1% | Needs Support 26/100 |
High Schools (1)
Maricopa Unified has 1 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 30.3 — 17.2 points below the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Maricopa High with a Scope Score of 30 and 7.7% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maricopa High Maricopa Unified Building Momentum | 7.7% | Developing 30/100 |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Maricopa Unified
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How resources are distributed across schools within the district
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