Mendoza Elementary School
Mendoza Elementary School serves 491 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Mendoza 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 percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (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 54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Mendoza Elementary School's student population of 491 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 491 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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School Comparison
Mendoza 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 Mendoza Elementary School is 0.53, 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 | #527 out of 2111 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 6% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 28% | 45% |
| Black | 3% | 5% |
| White | 63% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 36% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 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 Mendoza Elementary School is Evit - Shepherd Junior High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Shepherd Junior High School (0.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Mesa Evit - Shepherd Junior High School Vocational School Grades: 9
0.3 miles
1407 North Alta Mesa Drive
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-1800 0.3 9 n/a - Mesa Shepherd Junior High School Math: 40% | Reading: 37%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 4-8 | 682 students10
0.3 miles
1407 N. Alta Mesa Dr.
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-1800 0.3 4-8 682 - Gilbert Learning Foundation And Performing Arts Alta Mesa Charter School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 225 students10
0.5 miles
5761 E. Brown Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 635-1900 0.5 K-8 225 - Mesa Bush Elementary School Math: 65% | Reading: 59%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-6 | 543 students10
1.1 miles
4925 E Ingram
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-8500 1.1 PK-6 543 - Mesa Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center Inc. - Red Mountain Charter School
Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 9-12 | 144 students10
1.4 miles
2165 N. Power Road
Mesa, AZ 85215
(602) 297-8500 1.4 9-12 144
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