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Magma Ranch K8 School vs. Florence K-8

Should you attend Magma Ranch K8 School or Florence K-8? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Magma Ranch K8 School
10980 E. Desert Mountain Boule
Florence, AZ 85132
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Florence K-8
460 S. Park Street
Florence, AZ 85132
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 535 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Magma Ranch K8 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 13% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 758 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Florence K-8 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 23% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
535 students
758 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Magma Ranch K8 School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Florence K-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Magma Ranch K8 School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Florence K-8.
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
42 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Magma Ranch K8 School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Florence K-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Magma Ranch K8 School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Florence Unified School District (4437) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Florence K-8 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Florence Unified School District (4437) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1528 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Bottom 50%)
#1166 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Magma Ranch K8 School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Florence K-8, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
13%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)
23%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Magma Ranch K8 School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Florence Unified School District (4437) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Florence K-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Florence Unified School District (4437) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
22%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
28%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Magma Ranch K8 School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Florence Unified School District (4437) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Florence K-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Florence Unified School District (4437) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
13%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Magma Ranch K8 School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Florence K-8 by grade.
Kindergarten Students
42
83
Grade 1 Students
53
87
Grade 2 Students
53
103
Grade 3 Students
47
78
Grade 4 Students
64
74
Grade 5 Students
76
88
Grade 6 Students
66
85
Grade 7 Students
54
86
Grade 8 Students
80
74

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Magma Ranch K8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Florence Unified School District (4437) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Florence K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Florence Unified School District (4437) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Magma Ranch K8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Florence Unified School District (4437) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Florence K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Florence Unified School District (4437) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
49%
48%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Magma Ranch K8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Florence Unified School District (4437) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Florence K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Florence Unified School District (4437) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Magma Ranch K8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Florence Unified School District (4437) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Florence K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Florence Unified School District (4437) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
40%
41%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Magma Ranch K8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Florence Unified School District (4437) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Florence K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Florence Unified School District (4437) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Magma Ranch K8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Florence Unified School District (4437) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Florence K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Florence Unified School District (4437) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.60
0.60
This chart showcases the diversity score of Magma Ranch K8 School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Florence Unified School District (4437) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Florence K-8, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Florence Unified School District (4437) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
55%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Magma Ranch K8 School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Florence Unified School District (4437) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Florence K-8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Florence Unified School District (4437) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Magma Ranch K8 School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Florence Unified School District (4437) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Florence K-8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Florence Unified School District (4437) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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