Mesa Junior High School (Closed 2013)

828 East Broadway Rd
Mesa, AZ 85204
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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 66% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
701 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AZ)
(11-12)
43%
63%
(11-12)
63%
77%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
91%
48%
Black
2%
6%
White
5%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.17
(10-11)
<50%
79%
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%
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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