Serving 220 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Mesa Distance Learning Program ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Online School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 220 students
- State Accredited: Yes
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: ≤5% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mesa Distance Learning Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Mesa Distance Learning Program's student population of 220 students has grown by 115% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 6000% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
220 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
Yes
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
Yes
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Mesa Distance Learning Program ranks within the top 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mesa Distance Learning Program is 0.65, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#626 out of 1854 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
17:1
American Indian
6%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
37%
47%
Black
5%
6%
White
46%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤5%
76%
Eligible for Free Lunch (20-21)
1%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
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 Mesa Distance Learning Program's ranking?
Mesa Distance Learning Program is ranked #626 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Mesa Distance Learning Program often compared to?
Mesa Distance Learning Programis often viewed alongside schools like Chandler Online Academy, Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mesa Distance Learning Program?
The graduation rate of Mesa Distance Learning Program is 5%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend Mesa Distance Learning Program?
220 students attend Mesa Distance Learning Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Mesa Distance Learning Program students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mesa Distance Learning Program?
Mesa Distance Learning Program has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mesa Distance Learning Program offer ?
Mesa Distance Learning Program offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mesa Distance Learning Program part of?
Mesa Distance Learning Program is part of Mesa Unified District (4235) School District.
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