STEP UP Schools Inc. (4313) School District

44 E 5th St
Mesa, AZ 85201-5901
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

STEP UP Schools Inc. (4313) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 64 students in STEP UP Schools Inc. (4313) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public School in STEP UP School Inc. (4313) School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
1 School
2,476 Schools
# Students
64 Students
1,124,009 Students
# Teachers
n/a
50,048 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a

Student By Grade

District Rank

STEP UP Schools Inc. (4313) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 607 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#452 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
≤20%
35%
≤20%
40%
<50%
24%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.66
% American Indian
3%
5%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
70%
48%
% Black
16%
6%
% White
8%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,875 is higher than the state median of $11,421. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,391 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$760,000
$12,837 MM
Spending
$793,000
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student (19-20)
$11,875
$11,421
Spending / Student (19-20)
$12,391
$11,323

Best STEP UP Schools Inc. (4313) School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Step Up School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
44 E 5th St
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 344-2600
Grades: K-8
| 64 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to STEP UP Schools Inc. (4313) School District?
STEP UP Schools Inc. (4313) School District manages 1 public schools serving 64 students.
What is the rank of STEP UP Schools Inc. (4313) School District?
STEP UP Schools Inc. (4313) School District is ranked #439 out of 607 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in STEP UP Schools Inc. (4313) School District?
70% of STEP UP Schools Inc. (4313) School District students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is STEP UP Schools Inc. (4313) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,391 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: KG-08
  • Enrollment: 64 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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