What grades does Dove Mountain K-8 serve?

As a Primary school, Dove Mountain K-8 serves students in MARANA, AZ. The school is administered by Marana Unified District (4404).

Where is Dove Mountain K-8 located?

You can find Dove Mountain K-8 in MARANA, AZ.

What school district is Dove Mountain K-8 in?

Marana Unified District (4404) is the school district for Dove Mountain K-8 in MARANA, AZ. The district oversees 20 schools.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dove Mountain K-8?

At Dove Mountain K-8, there are approximately 18.4 students for every teacher.

How many schools are in Marana Unified District (4404)?

Marana Unified District (4404) includes 20 schools serving students in MARANA.

What schools are in MARANA, AZ?

Dove Mountain K-8 is among the schools serving MARANA, AZ. The school is part of Marana Unified District (4404).

What school district serves MARANA, AZ?

The school district for MARANA, AZ is Marana Unified District (4404). Dove Mountain K-8 and other schools are part of this district.

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Dove Mountain K-8 — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|MARANA, Arizona|Marana Unified District (4404)

MARANA, AZ 85658

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Jul

Mon

New Teacher OrientationStaff Day

Jul

Wed

Professional DevelopmentStaff Day

No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.

Jul

Thu

Teachers OnlyStaff Day

Aug

Mon

First Day of SchoolEvent

Confirm bus route and pickup time. Early dismissal may apply.

Sep

Mon

Labor DayHoliday

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Sep

Thu

Shortened Day Elementary Studentshalf_day

Early dismissal for elementary students due to conferences.

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School Profile

Grades

PK–8

Enrollment

938

Student:Teacher

18.4:1

Locale

Rural

District

Marana Unified District (4404)

Phone

(520)579-4500

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

58%

81th percentile in AZ

Math Proficiency

50%

78th percentile in AZ

Chronic Absenteeism

7.6%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

199 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 20.5:1

Worse than average in AZ

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

886

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

92% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,680

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$5,917

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$12,969

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 9%State 52%Local 39%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

24.3%

Below 150% poverty line

5.8%

Unemployment rate

9.1%

Uninsured residents

11.2%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

2,715

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

2,580

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

637 (25%)

Speech/Language Impairment

464 (18%)

Other Health Impairment

183 (7%)

Emotional Disturbance

58 (2%)

Autism

51 (2%)

Intellectual Disability

6 (0%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

1,004

Current enrollment

Growing(+20% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Jul 20, 2026

New Teacher Orientation

Staff Day

Wed, Jul 29, 2026

Professional Development

Staff Day

Thu, Jul 30, 2026

Teachers Only

Staff Day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day	Holiday	—
Thu, Sep 10, 2026	Shortened Day Elementary Students Early dismissal for elementary students due to conferences.	half_day	—
Thu, Sep 17, 2026	Shortened Day Middle & K-8 School Students Early dismissal for middle & K-8 students due to conferences.	half_day	—
Fri, Oct 2, 2026	End of 1st Quarter	Event	—
Fri, Oct 2, 2026	Half Day All Students Early dismissal for all students due to End of 1st Quarter.	half_day	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	Fall Break	Break	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Staff Professional Learning	Staff Day	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veteran's Day	Holiday	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Teachers Only (Thanksgiving) No school for students; teachers only day.	Staff Day	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving Break	Break	—
Thu, Dec 17, 2026	Half Day All Students Early dismissal for all students due to End of 1st Semester.	half_day	—
Thu, Dec 17, 2026	End of 1st Semester	Event	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Teachers Only	Staff Day	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break	Break	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Staff Professional Learning	Staff Day	—
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	Students Return First day back for students after Winter Break.	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	MLK/Civil Rights Day	Holiday	—
Thu, Feb 4, 2027	Shortened Day Elementary Students Early dismissal for elementary students due to conferences.	half_day	—
Thu, Feb 11, 2027	Shortened Day Middle & K-8 School Students Early dismissal for middle & K-8 students due to conferences.	half_day	—
Thu, Feb 25, 2027	Rodeo Days	Event	—
Thu, Feb 25, 2027	Half Day All Students Early dismissal for all students due to Rodeo Days.	half_day	—
Fri, Mar 12, 2027	Half Day All Students Early dismissal for all students due to End of 3rd Quarter.	half_day	—
Fri, Mar 12, 2027	End of 3rd Quarter	Event	—
Mon, Mar 15, 2027	Spring Break	Break	—
Thu, May 20, 2027	Half Day All Students Early dismissal for all students on the Last Day of School.	half_day	—
Thu, May 20, 2027	Last Day of School	Event	—
Fri, May 21, 2027	Teachers Only	Staff Day	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day	Holiday	—