Serving 544 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Falcon Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 544 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Falcon Hill Elementary School serves the eastern part of Mesa, AZ, covering an area of approximately 2.8 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 1.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Falcon Hill Elementary School's student population of 544 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
544 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Falcon Hill Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Falcon Hill Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#905 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
32%
49%
Black
2%
6%
White
56%
33%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.1%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Firebirds
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Falcon Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Falcon Hill Elementary School is ranked #905 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Falcon Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Falcon Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Las Sendas Elementary School, Zaharis Elementary School, Noah Webster Schools- Mesa by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Falcon Hill Elementary School?
544 students attend Falcon Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Falcon Hill Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Falcon Hill Elementary School?
Falcon Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Falcon Hill Elementary School offer ?
Falcon Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Falcon Hill Elementary School part of?
Falcon Hill Elementary School is part of Mesa Unified District (4235).
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