Marana Middle School

Marana Unified District (4404)
11279 W GRIER RD # 105
MARANA, AZ 85653
907 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Marana Middle School, located in Marana, Arizona, serves as a cornerstone of the Marana Unified School District, catering to students in grades 7 and 8. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment that prepares young adolescents for the transition to high school. By focusing on both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, the campus strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that addresses the unique challenges of the middle school years.

Beyond its core curriculum, Marana Middle School emphasizes the importance of community engagement and student involvement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and elective programs designed to help students discover their passions and build essential life skills such as collaboration, leadership, and responsibility. With a dedication to high standards and a partnership between staff, families, and the local community, the school aims to cultivate a culture of excellence and lifelong learning for all its students.
907
Total Students
48.5
Full-Time Teachers
18.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    505 (55.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    316 (34.8 %)
  • Two or More
    45 (5.0 %)
  • American Indian
    15 (1.7 %)
  • Black
    13 (1.4 %)
  • Asian
    10 (1.1 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Marana Unified District (4404)
Phone: (520)682-4730
Website: http://www.maranausd.org/mms
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 907
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 48.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 448
Grade 8 459
Gender Ratio