Serving 403 students in grades Kindergarten-6, American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6 ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 62% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
403 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
2009
School Motto
To Learn. Lead. Change the World!
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#122 out of 1921 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
24%
49%
Black
3%
6%
White
61%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.9%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6's ranking?
American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6 is ranked #122 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6?
403 students attend American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6 students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6?
American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6 has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6 offer ?
American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6 part of?
American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6 is part of American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348) School District.
In what neighborhood is American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6 located?
American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6 is located in the Springfield Lakes neighborhood of Chandler, AZ.
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