Meyer Elementary School (Closed 2012)

2615 South Dorsey Ln
Tempe, AZ 85282
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Meyer Elementary School serves 367 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 62%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 77%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
367 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AZ)
(10-11)
50-54%
62%
(10-11)
70-74%
77%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
5%
5%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
42%
49%
Black
11%
6%
White
31%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.71
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 62% AZ state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% AZ state average).
How many students attend Meyer Elementary School?
367 students attend Meyer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Meyer Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Meyer Elementary School?
Meyer Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Meyer Elementary School offer ?
Meyer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Meyer Elementary School part of?
Meyer Elementary School is part of Tempe School District (4258).

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