Serving 379 students in grades 4-9, Mesa Academy For Advanced Studies ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 94% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to 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 (2026-27)
- Grades: 4-9
- Enrollment: 379 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 94% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Mesa Academy for Advanced Studies serves an attendance zone that covers the entire district in Mesa, AZ, encompassing approximately 189.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes 15-20 minutes, with an average distance of 8.6 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 14.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mesa Academy For Advanced Studies ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Mesa Academy For Advanced Studies's student population of 379 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-9
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
379 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mesa Academy For Advanced Studies ranks within the top 1% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mesa Academy For Advanced Studies 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
#12 out of 1921 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
94%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
23%
49%
Black
3%
6%
White
64%
33%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.8%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mesa Academy For Advanced Studies's ranking?
Mesa Academy For Advanced Studies is ranked #12 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Mesa Academy For Advanced Studies?
379 students attend Mesa Academy For Advanced Studies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Mesa Academy For Advanced Studies students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mesa Academy For Advanced Studies?
Mesa Academy For Advanced Studies has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mesa Academy For Advanced Studies offer ?
Mesa Academy For Advanced Studies offers enrollment in grades 4-9 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mesa Academy For Advanced Studies part of?
Mesa Academy For Advanced Studies is part of Mesa Unified District (4235).
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
The Mesa Academy for Advanced Studies in Mesa, Arizona is an absolutely wonderful school. All the teachers are amazing, and so are the classes/courses they teach. Both the Band and Orchestra programs are incredible here, and art classes are also available. Although Mesa Academy has no official sports teams, the neighboring Junior High, Fremont Junior High has sports tryouts every year available to 7th and 8th grade Academy students. Not only that, but Mesa Academy has numerous after-school extracurricular activities including Yearbook, Student Council, Newsletter, Robotics, and Novel Writing Club. During my time as an Academy student, I have never witnessed nor heard of any physical fights occurring, ever. Overall, the Mesa Academy for Advanced Studies is an incredible 4th - 8th-grade school.
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