Serving 908 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 908 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 76% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary School's student population of 908 students has grown by 237% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 173% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
908 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary School is 0.46, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#33 out of 1921 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
19%
49%
Black
3%
6%
White
71%
33%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (22-23)
3%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary School's ranking?
Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary School is ranked #33 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary School?
908 students attend Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary School?
Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary School offer ?
Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary School part of?
Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary School is part of Queen Creek Unified District (4245).
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