La Paloma Academy Marana serves 157 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 157 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
La Paloma Academy Marana ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
La Paloma Academy Marana's student population of 157 students has grown by 74% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
157 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of La Paloma Academy Marana is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
58%
49%
Black
2%
6%
White
31%
33%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.9%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (22-23)
61%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend La Paloma Academy Marana?
157 students attend La Paloma Academy Marana.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of La Paloma Academy Marana students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of La Paloma Academy Marana?
La Paloma Academy Marana has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does La Paloma Academy Marana offer ?
La Paloma Academy Marana offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is La Paloma Academy Marana part of?
La Paloma Academy Marana is part of Liberty Traditional Charter School (10968) School District.
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