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"A" Letter Grade
The Arizona Department of Education has released A-F School Letter Grades scores based on data from the the 2023-24 school year and Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary School received an A Letter Grade.
A+ School of Excellence™ Award
This award recognizes the rigorous instructional program we have for our students, as well as the many extracurricular opportunities our students have to choose from.
A Strong Community Foundation
Collaborative partnerships allow our school to leverage family, school, and community resources to remove barriers to learning and provide essentials to families in need.
Rangers Lead the Way!
RRE establishes clear expectations for the behavior expected in all classrooms and areas of school. Students are explicitly taught these expectations, and we apply positive reinforcement and consistent consequences.
Free Full-day Kindergarten
Now enrolling for free full-day kindergarten offering a strong focus on cognitive, social, and emotional learning development.
News & Events
Ranger News
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Find your career at Marana Schools! MUSD is hosting a Job Fair on Saturday, May 3, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Mountain View High School Library. Numerous support staff and certified/exempt positions across MUSD schools and the District are being filled.
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In partnership with Pima County Health Department, MUSD is offering a Vaccine Clinic for students where all school-required vaccines will be available for FREE on April 29 at Quail Run Elementary School.
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Join us for Native American Education parent meetings on April 23, 2025 hosted by MUSD Student and Family Services. Topics will include JOM and Title VI. Meetings are held at the ELRC 7651 Oldfather Dr. Tucson, AZ 85741.
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Complete the 2340 Foundation survey to inform future initiatives supporting teachers, students, and staff. The Marana Schools’ 2340 Foundation was created in 2012 to support students, educators, and schools within the Marana Unified School District.
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Early career and Veteran educators from across Marana Unified School District were honored for their strong commitment to students and educational excellence.
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We welcome our youngest MUSD learners to Preschool for the new school year! Enroll today in preschool at MUSD, offering affordable full & half-day sessions at schools across the district. Safe, nurturing, and fun!
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MUSD Voted #1 Best Place to Work for a fourth year in a row in the 2025 Tucson Local Media Best of the Northwest competition! Plus Best School, Best Principal, Best Teacher and Best Mascot!
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Valerie Ramirez named Reader Recommended Best Teacher in the Tucson Local Media Best of the Northwest contest!
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As part of our commitment to offering a comprehensive educational experience, MUSD will pilot AI technology in high school classrooms and on MUSD-issued Chromebooks for high school students, and provide access to Khanmingo, an AI-based personal tutor and teaching assistant from Khan Academy, for students in grades 5 - 12.
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Summer LEAP registration opens April 14 to MUSD students. LEAP explores summertime fun through weekly themes focused on STEM, arts & crafts, music, dancing, and fun physical activities to keep students engaged! Hosted at Twin Peaks K8 and Ironwood Elementary.
Upcoming Events
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MUSD Family Resource Center
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MUSD Family Resource Center
MUSD Technology Center, 13370 N. Lon Adams Road, Marana, AZ 85653
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MUSD Family Resource Center
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Quail Run Elementary 4600 W Cortaro Farms Rd
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MUSD Family Resource Center
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MUSD Family Resource Center
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MUSD Family Resource Center
Ed Honea Marana Municipal Complex, Council Chambers, 11555 W. Civic Center Drive Marana, AZ 85653
Highlights
We are a preK-6 elementary school offering the highest quality, inspiring and enriching education in a safe, nurturing, and award-winning learning environment.
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During the school day, our students participate in music and physical education programs that are highly engaging and allow them to showcase their creativity. We also have a fully functioning art room for our students to find their creative voice as well as a Maker Space.
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We have a wonderful volunteer group at Rattlesnake Ridge and would like to thank them for all the hard work and time they so freely give. Please join us at our upcoming meeting.
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Licensed by the AZ Dept. of Health Services, and AZ Dept. of Economic Security approved, our school offers preschool with small/large group activities and enrichment learning activities that promote development in the arts and large motor skills.
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100% of Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary School students participate in Visual and/or Performing Arts and Physical Education weekly!
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Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary is pleased to announce the achievement of Level 2 certification in Marzano High-Reliability Schools™. Level 2 certification means our school is ensuring effective teaching in every classroom.