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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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Since the beginning of the school year, Marana USD has engaged key stakeholders across the district, including teachers, district & school administrators, parents, staff members, students, faith-based groups, community leaders, and businesses, for their input, ideas and feedback on the new strategic vision for the District.
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Findings from the 2025 Education Recovery Scorecard, a national report produced by Harvard and Stanford Universities, places MUSD in the top one percent of districts in Arizona where students are scoring above 2019 state assessment levels in math and reading.
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WHAT A YEAR FOR MUSD! The 24-25 school year has been nothing short of spectacular—our student-athletes shattered records and claimed championships, our schools earned top academic ratings, and our staff garnered prestigious awards. Read more about the outstanding things happening across Marana Schools.
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Join us for our annual Back-to-School Backpack & Resource Fair for backpacks, school supplies, community resources and a vaccine clinic! Hosted at a new, air-conditioned location this year, Mountain View High School!
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Summer Food Program Providing Free & Healthy Meals! Select Marana Schools and Marana Cares Mobile are providing free and healthy meals to all children 18 years and younger this summer.
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MUSD Marana Cares Mobile food bus will be on the streets during the upcoming 2025 Summer Break serving FREE, nutritious and delicious meals to ALL children.
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On May 8, 2025, Marana Unified School District Governing Board proudly celebrated the careers and contributions of its 2025 retiring employees during a heartfelt recognition ceremony held at the Marana Municipal Complex.
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GREAT NEWS: MUSD is launching a New Digital Flyer System for community businesses, school PTOs and community events with Peachjar! A new digital flyer delivery system will make it easier for families to stay informed about school and community programs.
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Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary School Celebrates A+ School of Excellence Recognition with a Day of Fun and Festivities!
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Marana Unified School District is grateful to announce a generous $3,000 donation from Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church to support students and families across the district.
Upcoming Events
HALF DAY - ALL STUDENTS
Tucson Convention Center, 260 S Church Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701
Tucson Convention Center, 260 S Church Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701
all day
SCHOOLS CLOSED
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7341 N. Sandario Rd.
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16651 W Calle Carmella
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7341 N. Sandario Rd.
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16651 W Calle Carmella
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.