Johnson Elementary School
Tel:
(480) 472-6800
Johnson Elementary School serves 580 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Johnson Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Johnson Elementary School's student population of 580 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 580 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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School Comparison
Johnson Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,111 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Johnson Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #570 out of 2111 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 6% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 30% | 45% |
| Black | 4% | 5% |
| White | 60% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 36% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Mesa Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Johnson Elementary School is Evit - Taylor Junior High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Taylor Junior High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Irving Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Mesa Evit - Taylor Junior High School Vocational School
Grades: 9
0.8 miles
705 S. 32nd Street
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-1500 0.8 9 n/a - Mesa Irving Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 551 students
0.8 miles
3220 E. Pueblo Ave.
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-1700 0.8 PK-6 551 - Mesa Taylor Junior High School Grades: 7-9 | 1,150 student
0.8 miles
705 S. 32nd St.
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-1500 0.8 7-9 1,150 - Mesa Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa Charter School
Grades: K-7 | 251 students
1.3 miles
2834 East Southern Avenue
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 926-8375 1.3 K-7 251 - Mesa Sonoran Desert School Charter School
Grades: 5-12 | 29 students
1.3 miles
4448 E. Main St., Unit 7
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 396-5463 1.3 5-12 29
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