Mesquite Jr High School vs. South Valley Jr. High School
Should I attend Mesquite Jr High School or South Valley Jr. High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Mesquite Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
South Valley Jr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 891 students in grades 6-8, Mesquite Jr High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is equal to the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 880 students in grades 7-8, South Valley Jr. High 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 55% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
7-8
Total Students
891 students
880 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
39 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
23:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#849 out of 1854 schools in AZ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#271 out of 1854 schools in AZ
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
53%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
414
437
Grade 8 Students
477
443
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
3%
2%
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
41%
24%
% Black
6%
3%
% White
41%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
6%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%