Serving 524 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Bush Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 524 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Bush Elementary serves a central area in Mesa, AZ, covering approximately 5.4 square miles. Families can typically reach the school within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 2.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bush Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Bush Elementary School's student population of 524 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
524 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bush Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bush Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#340 out of 1921 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
68%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.2%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bush Elementary School's ranking?
Bush Elementary School is ranked #340 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Bush Elementary School often compared to?
Bush Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mendoza Elementary School, O'connor Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Bush Elementary School?
524 students attend Bush Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Bush Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bush Elementary School?
Bush Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bush Elementary School offer ?
Bush Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bush Elementary School part of?
Bush Elementary School is part of Mesa Unified District (4235).
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