Serving 367 students in grades 4-9, Mesa For Advanced Studies ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 94% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 4-9
- Enrollment: 367 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 84% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 94% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mesa For Advanced Studies ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Mesa For Advanced Studies's student population of 367 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-9
Total Students
367 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mesa For Advanced Studies ranks within the top 1% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mesa For Advanced Studies is 0.49, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#6 out of 1854 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
94%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
19%
47%
Black
1%
6%
White
69%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
4%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mesa For Advanced Studies's ranking?
Mesa For Advanced Studies is ranked #6 out of 1,854 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?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Mesa For Advanced Studies?
367 students attend Mesa For Advanced Studies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Mesa For Advanced Studies students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mesa For Advanced Studies?
Mesa 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 For Advanced Studies offer ?
Mesa For Advanced Studies offers enrollment in grades 4-9
What school district is Mesa For Advanced Studies part of?
Mesa For Advanced Studies is part of Mesa Unified District (4235) School District.
School Reviews
5 10/25/2021
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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