Serving 513 students in grades Kindergarten-7, 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 8% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). 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 13:1 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 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 513 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kerr Center For Agriscience's student population of 513 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-7
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
513 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kerr Center For Agriscience 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 Kerr Center For Agriscience is 0.56, 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
#1847 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
13%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
64%
48%
Black
7%
6%
White
12%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Kerr Center For Agriscience's ranking?
Kerr Center For Agriscience is ranked #1847 out of 1,956 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, Keller Elementary School, Las Sendas Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% 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?
513 students attend Kerr Center For Agriscience.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Kerr Center For Agriscience students are Hispanic, 13% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 3% 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 13:1, 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-7 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kerr Center For Agriscience part of?
Kerr Center For Agriscience is part of Mesa Unified District (4235) School District.
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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