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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 2024 school year, there are 59 public elementary schools serving 31,972 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 32%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
78 Schools
1,644 Schools
# Students
58,859 Students
770,737 Students
# Teachers
3,380 Teachers
34,473 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Mesa Unified District (4235) School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 602 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has decreased from 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#253 out of 610 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
39%
Graduation Rate
77%
76%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.66
# American Indian Students
2,534 Students
37,246 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
5%
# Asian Students
642 Students
24,765 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
27,062 Students
356,530 Students
% Hispanic Students
46%
46%
# Black Students
2,803 Students
43,904 Students
% Black Students
5%
6%
# White Students
23,316 Students
273,171 Students
% White Students
40%
36%
# Hawaiian Students
455 Students
2,833 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,047 Students
32,505 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,412
13,951
# Students in K Grade:
4,001
79,995
# Students in 1st Grade:
4,068
79,753
# Students in 2nd Grade:
4,101
82,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
4,173
82,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
4,233
82,687
# Students in 5th Grade:
4,220
83,739
# Students in 6th Grade:
4,336
84,560
# Students in 7th Grade:
4,630
68,988
# Students in 8th Grade:
4,836
71,649
# Students in 9th Grade:
6,411
9,447
# Students in 10th Grade:
4,681
9,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,944
9,219
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,742
10,817
# Ungraded Students:
71
433
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,976 is higher than the state median of $11,274. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,576 is higher than the state median of $11,177. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$705 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$681 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,976
$11,274
Spending / Student
$11,576
$11,177
Best Mesa Unified District (4235) School District Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mesa For Advanced Studies
(Math: 84% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6919 E Brown Rd
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 308-7400
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 308-7400
Grades: 4-9
| 367 students
Rank: #22.
Franklin At Brimhall Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4949 E Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-2600
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-2600
Grades: PK-6
| 759 students
Rank: #33.
Las Sendas Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3120 N Red Mtn
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-8725
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-8725
Grades: PK-6
| 738 students
Rank: #44.
Macarthur Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1435 E Mclellan Rd
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 472-7800
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 472-7800
Grades: PK-6
| 544 students
Rank: #55.
Franklin East Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1753 E 8th Ave
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-6500
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-6500
Grades: PK-6
| 607 students
Rank: #66.
Franklin At Alma Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1313 W. Medina Ave
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-3900
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-3900
Grades: PK-8
| 338 students
Rank: #77.
Hermosa Vista Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2626 N 24th St
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 472-7551
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 472-7551
Grades: PK-6
| 648 students
Rank: #88.
Hale Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1425 N 23rd St
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 472-7400
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 472-7400
Grades: PK-6
| 466 students
Rank: #99.
Zaharis Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9410 E Mckellips Rd
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 308-7200
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 308-7200
Grades: PK-6
| 786 students
Rank: #1010.
Bush Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4925 E Ingram St
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-8500
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-8500
Grades: PK-6
| 526 students
Rank: #1111.
Franklin West Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
236 S Sirrine
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-5400
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-5400
Grades: PK-6
| 451 students
Rank: #1212.
Ishikawa Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2635 N 32nd St
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 472-7688
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 472-7688
Grades: PK-6
| 784 students
Rank: #1313.
Patterson Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
615 S Cheshire
Mesa, AZ 85208
(480) 472-9700
Mesa, AZ 85208
(480) 472-9700
Grades: PK-6
| 704 students
Rank: #1414.
Entz Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4132 E Adobe St
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-7200
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-7200
Grades: PK-6
| 578 students
Rank: #1515.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3042 E Adobe St
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 472-7600
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 472-7600
Grades: PK-6
| 720 students
Rank: #1616.
Mendoza Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5831 E Mclellan Rd
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-2000
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-2000
Grades: PK-6
| 437 students
Rank: #1717.
Summit Academy
(Math: 43% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1560 W Summit Pl
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 472-3500
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 472-3500
Grades: PK-8
| 1,221 students
Rank: #1818.
Red Mountain Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6650 E Raftriver St
Mesa, AZ 85215
(480) 472-7900
Mesa, AZ 85215
(480) 472-7900
Grades: PK-6
| 453 students
Rank: #1919.
Pomeroy Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1507 W Shawnee Dr
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 472-3700
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 472-3700
Grades: PK-6
| 570 students
Rank: #2020.
Brinton Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11455 E Sunland Ave
Mesa, AZ 85208
(480) 472-4075
Mesa, AZ 85208
(480) 472-4075
Grades: PK-6
| 446 students
Rank: #2121.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3807 E Pueblo Ave
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 427-6800
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 427-6800
Grades: PK-6
| 596 students
Rank: #2222.
Mesa Distance Learning Program
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1025 N Country Club Dr
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-7285
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-7285
Grades: K-12
| 220 students
Rank: #2323.
Falcon Hill Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1645 N Sterling
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-8600
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-8600
Grades: PK-6
| 503 students
Rank: #2424.
Porter Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1350 S Lindsay Rd
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-6700
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-6700
Grades: PK-6
| 468 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 S Jefferson Ave
Mesa, AZ 85208
(480) 472-8703
Mesa, AZ 85208
(480) 472-8703
Grades: PK-6
| 498 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Taft Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9800 E Quarterline Rd
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-9100
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-9100
Grades: PK-6
| 516 students
Rank: #2727.
Shepherd Junior High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1407 N Alta Mesa Dr
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-1800
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-1800
Grades: 4-8
| 632 students
Rank: #2828.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
849 S Sunnyvale
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-8800
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-8800
Grades: PK-6
| 403 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Crismon Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
825 W Medina Ave
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-4000
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-4000
Grades: PK-6
| 422 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
O'connor Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4840 E Adobe St
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-7877
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-7877
Grades: PK-6
| 434 students
Rank: #3131.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2260 W Isabella Ave
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-4100
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-4100
Grades: PK-6
| 470 students
Rank: #3232.
Sousa Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
616 N Mountain Rd
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-8900
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-8900
Grades: PK-6
| 415 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Eagleridge Enrichment Program
(Math: 20% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1313 W Medina Ave
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-3686
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-3686
Grades: K-9
| 567 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5619 E Glade Ave
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-9250
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-9250
Grades: PK-6
| 572 students
Rank: #3535.
Irving Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3220 E Pueblo Ave
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-1701
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-1701
Grades: PK-6
| 475 students
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