Mesa Junior High School serves 701 students in grades 7-9.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 43% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 63% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 77%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
701 students
Showing 2004–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2004–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)43%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)63%
77%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2004–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
5%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
91%
49%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
6%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
33%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2004–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(10-11)<50%
79%
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% AZ state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mesa Junior High School?
The graduation rate of Mesa Junior High School is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 79%.
How many students attend Mesa Junior High School?
701 students attend Mesa Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Mesa Junior High School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mesa Junior High School?
Mesa Junior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mesa Junior High School offer ?
Mesa Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Mesa Junior High School part of?
Mesa Junior High School is part of Mesa Unified District (4235).
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