Imagine East Mesa Elementary School

9701 E Southern Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85053
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 623 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Imagine East Mesa Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 623 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Imagine East Mesa Elementary School's student population of 623 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
623 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
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School Rankings

Imagine East Mesa Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Imagine East Mesa Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AZ)
#1028 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20%
32%
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31%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
40%
47%
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Black
3%
6%
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White
49%
35%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.60
This chart display the diversity score of Imagine East Mesa Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
12%
9%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Imagine East Mesa Elementary School's ranking?
Imagine East Mesa Elementary School is ranked #1028 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Imagine East Mesa Elementary School often compared to?
Imagine East Mesa Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jefferson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Imagine East Mesa Elementary School?
623 students attend Imagine East Mesa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Imagine East Mesa Elementary School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Imagine East Mesa Elementary School offer ?
Imagine East Mesa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Imagine East Mesa Elementary School part of?
Imagine East Mesa Elementary School is part of East Mesa Charter Elementary School Inc. (87401) School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 623 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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