Serving 450 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Kerr Center For Agriscience 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 6% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 450 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kerr Elementary School serves the west part of Mesa, AZ, covering an area of approximately 4.7 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 5.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kerr Center For Agriscience's student population of 450 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
450 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kerr Center For Agriscience ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kerr Center For Agriscience is 0.55, 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
#1854 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
13%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
65%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
12%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53.3%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Coyotes
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kerr Center For Agriscience's ranking?
Kerr Center For Agriscience is ranked #1854 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Kerr Center For Agriscience often compared to?
Kerr Center For Agriscienceis often viewed alongside schools like Whitman Elementary School, Las Sendas Elementary School, Keller Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Kerr Center For Agriscience?
450 students attend Kerr Center For Agriscience.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Kerr Center For Agriscience students are Hispanic, 13% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kerr Center For Agriscience?
Kerr Center For Agriscience has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kerr Center For Agriscience offer ?
Kerr Center For Agriscience offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kerr Center For Agriscience part of?
Kerr Center For Agriscience is part of Mesa Unified District (4235).
In what neighborhood is Kerr Center For Agriscience located?
Kerr Center For Agriscience is located in the N Center Revitilization Association neighborhood of Mesa, AZ. There are 1 other public schools located in N Center Revitilization Association.
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