Serving 473 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, K-8 Stem Academy At Red Mountain Ranch 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 55% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher 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 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 473 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Red Mountain Ranch Elementary serves the northeast part of Mesa, AZ, covering an area of approximately 10.9 square miles. Families can typically reach the school within 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edges of the attendance zone located about 3.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
K-8 Stem Academy At Red Mountain Ranch ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
K-8 Stem Academy At Red Mountain Ranch's student population of 473 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
473 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
K-8 Stem Academy At Red Mountain Ranch 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 K-8 Stem Academy At Red Mountain Ranch is 0.54, 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
#339 out of 1921 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
64%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
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)15.6%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 K-8 Stem Academy At Red Mountain Ranch's ranking?
K-8 Stem Academy At Red Mountain Ranch is ranked #339 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are K-8 Stem Academy At Red Mountain Ranch often compared to?
K-8 Stem Academy At Red Mountain Ranchis often viewed alongside schools like Las Sendas Elementary School, Mendoza Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend K-8 Stem Academy At Red Mountain Ranch?
473 students attend K-8 Stem Academy At Red Mountain Ranch.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of K-8 Stem Academy At Red Mountain Ranch students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of K-8 Stem Academy At Red Mountain Ranch?
K-8 Stem Academy At Red Mountain Ranch has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does K-8 Stem Academy At Red Mountain Ranch offer ?
K-8 Stem Academy At Red Mountain Ranch offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is K-8 Stem Academy At Red Mountain Ranch part of?
K-8 Stem Academy At Red Mountain Ranch is part of Mesa Unified District (4235).
In what neighborhood is K-8 Stem Academy At Red Mountain Ranch located?
K-8 Stem Academy At Red Mountain Ranch is located in the Red Mountain Ranch neighborhood of Mesa, AZ.
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