For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 143 students in the neighborhood of Central City, Mesa, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in Central City are Kelly and Children First Leadership Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Central City, Mesa, AZ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Central City, Mesa, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kelly
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1648 S 16th St
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 712-0500
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 712-0500
Grades: K-12
| 24 students
Rank: #22.
Children First Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1648 S 16th St
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 712-0500
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 712-0500
Grades: K-8
| 121 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Central City, Mesa, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Central City, Mesa, AZ include Kelly and Children First Leadership Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Central City, Mesa?
2 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Central City, Mesa.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central City, Mesa?
the neighborhood of Central City, Mesa public middle schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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