http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/447823/Moving-to-Tucson-in-Aug-09 I have a 10yo that will be going into 5th grade. I am looking at Marana and Amphitheatre Districts. Which one is better and is there a specific school that is outstanding?? Thanks for your input! GreatSchools en-us lovelife I am laughing at Debbs01. Because we are in Tucson a city that has high crime in general. Marana is far better than tusd and amphi, and if you aren't ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/447823/Moving-to-Tucson-in-Aug-09?cpage=1#comment_500769 5100.500769 Sun, 12 Jul 2009 12:45:07 -0700 Debbs01 Neither is very good. Both are overcrowded, underfunded, poor teachers, poor discipline, bullying, theft, drugs, gangs, racial groupings. We are at a privte school downtown and many of the other ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/447823/Moving-to-Tucson-in-Aug-09?cpage=1#comment_495934 5100.495934 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 08:41:05 -0700 terryII I would say the Marana District has their act together. They did not cut near as many programs and staff as Amphi this past year with the Arizona budget cuts. ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/447823/Moving-to-Tucson-in-Aug-09?cpage=1#comment_451127 5100.451127 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 11:34:33 -0700