Mesa Unified District (4235) School District

63 E Main St Ste 101
Mesa, AZ 85201-7422
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Mesa Unified District (4235) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 59 public elementary schools serving 31,713 students in Mesa Unified District (4235) School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in Arizona.
Public Elementary Schools in Mesa Unified District (4235) School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
76 Schools
1,644 Schools
# Students
57,204 Students
761,365 Students
# Teachers
3,288 Teachers
33,884 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Mesa Unified District (4235) School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 607 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 78% has increased from 75% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#273 out of 631 school districts
(Top 50%)
33%
35%
38%
40%
22%
24%
78%
77%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.66
% American Indian
4%
5%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
47%
47%
% Black
5%
6%
% White
38%
33%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,322 is higher than the state median of $11,421. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,910 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$705 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$681 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,322
$11,421
Spending / Student
$11,910
$11,323

Best Mesa Unified District (4235) School District Public Elementary Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mesa Academy For Advanced Studies
(Math: 86% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
6919 E Brown Rd
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 308-7400
Grades: 4-9
| 378 students
Rank: #22.
Franklin Accelerated Academy - Brimhall Campus
(Math: 83% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4949 E Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-2600
Grades: PK-6
| 857 students
Rank: #33.
Franklin Accelerated Academy - East Campus
(Math: 72% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1753 E 8th Ave
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-6500
Grades: PK-6
| 546 students
Rank: #44.
Las Sendas Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3120 N Red Mtn
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-8725
Grades: PK-6
| 707 students
Rank: #55.
Hermosa Vista Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2626 N 24th St
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 472-7551
Grades: PK-6
| 673 students
Rank: #66.
Macarthur Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1435 E Mclellan Rd
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 472-7800
Grades: PK-6
| 576 students
Rank: #77.
Franklin Accelerated Academy - Jordan Campus
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1313 W. Medina Ave
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-3900
Grades: PK-8
| 309 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Hale Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1425 N 23rd St
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 472-7400
Grades: PK-6
| 489 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Ishikawa Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2635 N 32nd St
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 472-7688
Grades: PK-6
| 863 students
Rank: #1010.
Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus
(Math: 57% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
236 S Sirrine
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-5400
Grades: PK-6
| 425 students
Rank: #1111.
Entz Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4132 E Adobe St
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-7200
Grades: PK-6
| 592 students
Rank: #1212.
Zaharis Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9410 E Mckellips Rd
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 308-7200
Grades: PK-6
| 731 students
Rank: #1313.
Bush Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4925 E Ingram St
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-8500
Grades: PK-6
| 502 students
Rank: #1414.
Mesa Distance Learning Program
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1025 N Country Club Dr
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 308-6015
Grades: K-12
| 80 students
Rank: #1515.
Summit Academy
(Math: 38% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1560 W Summit Pl
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 472-3475
Grades: PK-8
| 1,195 students
Rank: #1616.
Red Mountain Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6650 E Raftriver St
Mesa, AZ 85215
(480) 472-7900
Grades: PK-6
| 443 students
Rank: #1717.
Highland Arts Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3042 E Adobe St
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 472-7600
Grades: PK-6
| 711 students
Rank: #1818.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3807 E Pueblo Ave
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 427-6800
Grades: PK-6
| 618 students
Rank: #1919.
Pomeroy Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1507 W Shawnee Dr
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 472-3700
Grades: PK-6
| 584 students
Rank: #2020.
Patterson Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
615 S Cheshire
Mesa, AZ 85208
(480) 472-9700
Grades: PK-6
| 762 students
Rank: #2121.
Mendoza Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5831 E Mclellan Rd
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-2000
Grades: PK-6
| 439 students
Rank: #2222.
Crismon Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
825 W Medina Ave
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-4000
Grades: PK-6
| 395 students
Rank: #2323.
Brinton Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11455 E Sunland Ave
Mesa, AZ 85208
(480) 472-4075
Grades: PK-6
| 485 students
Rank: #2424.
Taft Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9800 E Quarterline Rd
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-9100
Grades: PK-6
| 506 students
Rank: #2525.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
120 S Jefferson Ave
Mesa, AZ 85208
(480) 472-8700
Grades: PK-6
| 576 students
Rank: #2626.
Falcon Hill Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1645 N Sterling
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-8600
Grades: PK-6
| 541 students
Rank: #2727.
Eagleridge Enrichment Program
(Math: 20% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1313 W Medina Ave
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-3686
Grades: K-9
| 684 students
Rank: #2828.
Sirrine Montessori Center
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
591 W Mesquite St
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 472-3601
Grades: PK-6
| 300 students
Rank: #2929.
Porter Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1350 S Lindsay Rd
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-6700
Grades: PK-6
| 451 students
Rank: #3030.
Shepherd Junior High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1407 N Alta Mesa Dr
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-1800
Grades: 4-8
| 667 students
Rank: #3131.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2260 W Isabella Ave
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-4100
Grades: PK-6
| 463 students
Rank: #3232.
O'connor Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4840 E Adobe St
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-7877
Grades: PK-6
| 418 students
Rank: #3333.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
849 S Sunnyvale
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-8800
Grades: PK-6
| 378 students
Rank: #3434.
Field Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2325 E Adobe St
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 472-9800
Grades: PK-6
| 514 students
Rank: #3535.
Irving Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3220 E Pueblo Ave
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-1701
Grades: PK-6
| 461 students
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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 76 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 57,204 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : 78% (Btm 50% in AZ)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 22% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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