Mesa Unified School District
- For the 2020 school year, there are 15 public middle schools in Mesa Unified School District, serving 11,698 students.
- Public middle school in Mesa Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 41% statewide average). This district's average middle school ranking is in the top 50% of public middle schools in Arizona.
- The top ranked public middle schools in Mesa Unified School District are Mesa Academy For Advanced Studies, Franklin Junior High School and Franklin At Alma Elementary School. Overall school rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 19:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Mesa Unified School District |
| School District Website | http://www.mpsaz.org/ |
| School District Phone Number | (480)472-0000 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (AZ) |
| # of Schools | 15 Schools | 1,016 Schools |
| # of Students | 11,698 Students | 551,061 Students |
| # of Teachers | 551 Teachers | 20,956 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 19:1 |
District Comparison
- Mesa Unified School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 447 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-2017 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 75% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (AZ) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 42% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 42% |
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| Graduation Rate | 75% | 78% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.66 |
| # of American Indian Students | 485 Students | 27,015 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 4% | 5% |
| # of Asian Students | 193 Students | 17,174 Students |
| % Asian Students | 2% | 3% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 4,801 Students | 237,385 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 41% | 43% |
| # of Black Students | 511 Students | 31,015 Students |
| % Black Students | 4% | 6% |
| # of White Students | 5,373 Students | 218,826 Students |
| % White Students | 46% | 40% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 91 Students | 1,952 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | 1% | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 244 Students | 17,678 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 2% | 3% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | 3,948 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 214 | 30,834 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 220 | 30,744 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 253 | 31,392 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 214 | 33,217 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 338 | 36,963 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 336 | 39,857 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 287 | 62,332 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 4,911 | 87,280 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 4,827 | 86,944 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 9 | 28,304 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 16 | 27,411 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 13 | 25,345 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 59 | 26,395 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | 1 | 95 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $9,227 is higher than the state average of $7,839. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $9,012 is higher than the state average of $7,481. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (AZ) |
| Total Revenue | $592 MM | $3 MM |
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| Spending | $578 MM | $2 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $9,227 | $7,839 |
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| Spending / Student | $9,012 | $7,481 |
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Mesa Unified School District Public Middle Schools (2020)
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School (Math/Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students - Carson Junior High School Math: 20% | Reading: 22%
Rank: Bottom 50%525 N. Westwood
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480)472-2900
Grades: 7-9 | 1,019 student
- Eagleridge Enrichment Program Math: 40% | Reading: 50%
Rank: Top 50%737 W. Guadalupe Road Suite 11
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480)472-3685
Grades: K-9 | 671 students
- Franklin At Alma Elementary School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank: Top 5%1313 W. Medina Ave
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480)472-3900
Grades: K-8 | 344 students
- Franklin Junior High School Math: 92% | Reading: 90%
Rank: Top 1%4949 E. Southern Ave.
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480)472-2600
Grades: 7-9 | 272 students
- Fremont Junior High School Math: 48% | Reading: 45%
Rank: Top 50%1001 N. Power Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480)472-8300
Grades: 7-8 | 999 students
- Kino Junior High School Math: 17% | Reading: 17%
Rank: Bottom 50%848 N Horne
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480)472-2400
Grades: 7-8 | 1,032 student
- Mesa Academy For Advanced Studies Math: 96% | Reading: 97%
Rank: Top 1%6919 E. Brown Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480)308-7400
Grades: 4-9 | 438 students
- Mesa Distance Learning Program Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank: Top 50%1025 N. Country Club Dr.
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480)472-7285
Grades: K-12 | 129 students
- Poston Junior High School Math: 33% | Reading: 35%
Rank: Bottom 50%2433 E. Adobe St.
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480)472-2100
Grades: 7-9 | 961 students
- Rhodes Junior High School Math: 22% | Reading: 25%
Rank: Bottom 50%1860 S. Longmore
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480)472-2300
Grades: 7-9 | 941 students
- Shepherd Junior High School Math: 48% | Reading: 39%
Rank: Top 50%1407 N. Alta Mesa Dr.
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480)472-1800
Grades: 4-8 | 682 students
- Smith Junior High School Math: 26% | Reading: 30%
Rank: Bottom 50%10100 E. Adobe Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480)472-9900
Grades: 7-8 | 1,003 student
- Stapley Junior High School Math: 61% | Reading: 54%
Rank: Top 30%3250 E. Hermosa Vista Dr.
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480)472-2700
Grades: 7-9 | 971 students
- Summit Academy Math: 58% | Reading: 63%
Rank: Top 20%1560 W Summit Place
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480)472-3500
Grades: K-8 | 1,086 student
- Taylor Junior High School Math: 33% | Reading: 31%
Rank: Bottom 50%705 S. 32nd St.
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480)472-1500
Grades: 7-9 | 1,150 student
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