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First Avenue Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-6

Summary

First Avenue Elementary School is a public elementary school in San Manuel, Arizona, serving 231 students in grades PK-6 as part of the Mammoth-San Manuel Unified District, which is ranked 486 out of 540 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating.

Academically, First Avenue Elementary consistently performs below the state average on standardized tests, with only 15-29% of students proficient in English Language Arts and Mathematics, compared to 41-45% and 36-43% statewide. The school's 5th grade science scores are also significantly lower than the state average. Over the years, the school's overall ranking among Arizona elementary schools has declined, from 490 out of 1079 in 2015-2016 to 996 out of 1245 in 2022-2023. The school has a higher percentage of Hispanic students (71%) and a lower percentage of White students (24%) compared to the state, as well as a large proportion of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Compared to nearby schools like Coronado K-8 School and Mountain Vista School, First Avenue Elementary performs significantly worse academically. Coronado K-8 School, part of the Amphitheater Unified District, outperforms First Avenue across most measures, while Mountain Vista School, part of the Oracle Elementary District, also outperforms First Avenue despite its own academic challenges.

219

Students ?

18.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

7.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

914 W 1st Ave
San Manuel, AZ 85631-1247

(520) 385-2336

District: Mammoth-San Manuel Unified District

Students who attend First Avenue Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	San Manuel Junior High School
High:	San Manuel High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

67.1%

White:

27.4%

American Indian:

2.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 50th percentile in 2013 → 20th in 2023

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Arizona average (30% vs 46% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 30 percentile points since 2013

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school30%

District avg30%

Arizona avg46%

Not ranked this year

First Avenue Elementary School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	20.5	996 of 1245	20.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	22.9	717 of 1000	28.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	26.1	870 of 1226	29.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	27.2	721 of 1039	30.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	25.8	802 of 1109	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	36.8	660 of 1106	40.3%	★★☆☆☆
2016	49.6	490 of 1079	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2015	34.5	574 of 955	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2014	50.2	549 of 1079	49.1%	★★☆☆☆
2013	51.1	582 of 1158	49.7%	★★☆☆☆
2012	52.7	536 of 1141	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2011	51.5	501 of 1075	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2010	62.2	413 of 1090	62.1%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	38.9	806 of 975	17.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	30.7	796 of 1219	34.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	37.4	698 of 1219	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	22.2	819 of 1023	19.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	25.6	902 of 1170	22.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	29.9	835 of 1198	30.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	38.0	414 of 709	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	33.9	604 of 911	33.7%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	25.9	880 of 1116	21.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	31.9	446 of 618	27.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	30.1	603 of 820	26.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	16.1	1087 of 1216	10.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	26.0	882 of 1220	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	31.2	686 of 1032	33.5%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	61.4	208 of 820	74.6%	★★★★☆
2021	37.4	701 of 1201	41.6%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	19.8	889 of 1024	13.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	0.6	800 of 800	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	26.4	942 of 1161	18.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	14.7	646 of 720	10.3%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2023)75th percentile+55 vs school

Female (2023)35th percentile+15 vs school

Hispanic (2023)23rd percentile+3 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)21st percentile~ school

English Language Learner (2021)17th percentile-12 vs school

White (2023)13th percentile-7 vs school

Male (2023)11th percentile-9 vs school

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				AASA English Language Arts (2025)						AASA Mathematics (2025)						AzSCI Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2023)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	AASA English Language Arts 4th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 5th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 6th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 7th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 8th Grade	AASA Mathematics 3rd Grade	AASA Mathematics 4th Grade	AASA Mathematics 5th Grade	AASA Mathematics 6th Grade	AASA Mathematics 7th Grade	AASA Mathematics 8th Grade	AzSCI Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
First Avenue Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	914 W 1st Ave	San Manuel	85631	Pinal County	Mammoth-San Manuel Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 385-2336	219	12	18.2		60 (27.4%)	0 (0.0%)	147 (67.1%)	3 (1.4%)	5 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)								(n/a)		30.0													$00			$00
Mountain Vista School	Public	PK, KG-8	2618 W El Paseo	Oracle	85623	Pinal County	Oracle Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 896-3071	413	25	16.5	54.6%	136 (32.9%)	10 (2.4%)	259 (62.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.5%)								(n/a)				32.0	37.0	47.0		30.0						$8,401	$980	$1,541	$3,501	$1,503	$4,378	$5,880
Coronado K-8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	3401 E Wilds Rd	Tucson	85739	Pima County	Amphitheater Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 696-6626	561	45	12.3	42.9%	248 (44.2%)	4 (0.7%)	289 (51.5%)	8 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	9 (1.6%)	34.9	515^th of 909 public elementary schools	43.3%		27	610^th of 912 public elementary schools	33.1%	95	26.0	36.0	36.0	48.0	45.0	35.0	39.0	29.0	36.0	36.0	23.0	18.0	39.0		$00			$00

Frequently Asked Questions about First Avenue Elementary School

How many students attend First Avenue Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 219 students attended First Avenue Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of First Avenue Elementary School attend?

Students who attend First Avenue Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : San Manuel Junior High School
High : San Manuel High School

What is the racial makeup of First Avenue Elementary School?

Students at First Avenue Elementary School are 67% Hispanic, 27% White, 2% American Indian, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What district is First Avenue Elementary School in?

Mammoth-San Manuel Unified District

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