Serving 72 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Vista Grove Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 72 students
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Vista Grove Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Vista Grove Preparatory Academy's student population of 72 students has declined by 71% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
72 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Vista Grove Preparatory Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Vista Grove Preparatory Academy is 0.74, which is more 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
#1848 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
10%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
40%
48%
Black
17%
6%
White
26%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
100%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Vista Grove Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Vista Grove Preparatory Academy is ranked #1848 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Vista Grove Preparatory Academy?
72 students attend Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Vista Grove Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Vista Grove Preparatory Academy students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 10% of students are American Indian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Vista Grove Preparatory Academy offer ?
Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Vista Grove Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Vista Grove Preparatory Academy part of?
Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Vista Grove Preparatory Academy is part of Kaizen Education Foundation DBA Vista Grove Prepar (90330) School District.
In what neighborhood is Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Vista Grove Preparatory Academy located?
Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Vista Grove Preparatory Academy is located in the Northgrove neighborhood of Mesa, AZ. There are 1 other public schools located in Northgrove.
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