Mesa Distance Learning Program is a distance learning program for grades 5–12 sponsored by Mesa Public Schools in Mesa, Arizona, US that offers students worldwide a US-based education leading to a high school diploma.
Serving 165 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Mesa Digital Learning Program ranks in the top 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Online School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 165 students
- State Accredited: Yes
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: ≤10% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for the Mesa Distance Learning Program covers the entire school district in Mesa, AZ, encompassing approximately 189.4 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes, with an average distance of 8.3 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, which extends up to 16.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mesa Digital Learning Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Mesa Digital Learning Program's student population of 165 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
165 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
43 teachers
Showing 2012–2023. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1999
State Accredited Program
Yes
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
Yes
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mesa Digital Learning Program ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mesa Digital Learning Program is 0.63, 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
#655 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
24%
American Indian
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
47%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
39%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≤10%
77.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mesa Digital Learning Program's ranking?
Mesa Digital Learning Program is ranked #655 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Mesa Digital Learning Program often compared to?
Mesa Digital Learning Programis often viewed alongside schools like Chandler Online Academy, Arizona Insight Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mesa Digital Learning Program?
The graduation rate of Mesa Digital Learning Program is 10%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77.8%.
How many students attend Mesa Digital Learning Program?
165 students attend Mesa Digital Learning Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Mesa Digital Learning Program students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Mesa Digital Learning Program offer ?
Mesa Digital Learning Program offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Mesa Digital Learning Program part of?
Mesa Digital Learning Program is part of Mesa Unified District (4235).
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