Gladden Farms Elementary vs Marana Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gladden Farms Elementary
Marana · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
742 students
Marana Middle School
Marana · Public middle · Grades 7–8
941 students
| Measure | Gladden Farms Elementary Marana, Arizona | Marana Middle School Marana, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #187 of 1,136 | #123 of 203 |
| National rank | #11458 of 50,301 | #13089 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 742 | 941 |
| Enrollment | 742 | 941 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 32% |
| city | Marana | Marana |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gladden Farms Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.8 vs 23.7).
- •Gladden Farms Elementary does better on math proficiency (68% vs 32%).
- •Gladden Farms Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 29%).
- •Gladden Farms Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 17.4).
- •Marana Middle School is the larger school with 941 students compared with 742.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gladden Farms Elementary better than Marana Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Gladden Farms Elementary ranks higher (69.8 vs 23.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Gladden Farms Elementary and Marana Middle School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Marana and Marana in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gladden Farms Elementary: 742. Marana Middle School: 941. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gladden Farms Elementary and Marana Middle School rank in Arizona?
Gladden Farms Elementary is 187th of 1,136 and Marana Middle School is 123rd of 203 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).