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Entz Elementary School vs. Ishikawa Elementary School

Should you attend Entz Elementary School or Ishikawa Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Entz Elementary School
4132 E Adobe St
Mesa, AZ 85205
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Ishikawa Elementary School
2635 N 32nd St
Mesa, AZ 85213
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Entz Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Ishikawa Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 592 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Entz Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 863 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ishikawa Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
592 students
863 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Entz Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ishikawa Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Entz Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ishikawa Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
45 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Entz Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ishikawa Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Entz Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ishikawa Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#298 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 20%)
#180 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Entz Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ishikawa Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
54%
(Top 20% in AZ)
70%
(Top 5% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Entz Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ishikawa Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
57%
(Top 20% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
59%
(Top 20% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Entz Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ishikawa Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Top 30% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 20% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Entz Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Ishikawa Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
64
-
Kindergarten Students
69
104
Grade 1 Students
66
115
Grade 2 Students
69
136
Grade 3 Students
87
122
Grade 4 Students
77
116
Grade 5 Students
93
135
Grade 6 Students
67
134
Ungraded Students
-
1

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Entz Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Ishikawa Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Entz Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ishikawa Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
28%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Entz Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ishikawa Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
4%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Entz Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ishikawa Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
61%
62%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Entz Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ishikawa Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Entz Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ishikawa Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.55
0.56
This chart showcases the diversity score of Entz Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ishikawa Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
30%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Entz Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ishikawa Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Entz Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ishikawa Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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