Serving 437 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mendoza Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 437 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mendoza Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Mendoza Elementary School's student population of 437 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
437 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mendoza Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mendoza Elementary School is 0.56, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#455 out of 1854 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
31%
47%
Black
3%
6%
White
59%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
13%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mendoza Elementary School's ranking?
Mendoza Elementary School is ranked #455 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Mendoza Elementary School often compared to?
Mendoza Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Red Mountain Ranch Elementary School, Las Sendas Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Mendoza Elementary School?
437 students attend Mendoza Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Mendoza Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mendoza Elementary School?
Mendoza Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mendoza Elementary School offer ?
Mendoza Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Mendoza Elementary School part of?
Mendoza Elementary School is part of Mesa Unified District (4235) School District.
School Reviews
5 6/13/2022
I love this school! The teachers here are so amazing. My daughter had been to 2 schools just for kindergarten and still wasn't at grade level going into the 1st grade. She enrolled here for 1st grade and before the year was over had been given an IEP. Her teacher worked so hard to get her all the help she could. I'm so happy to say that this past year in the 4th grade She no longer needs her IEP and is at grade level going into the 5th grade. They changed our lives and I can't thank them enough!!
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