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Red Mountain Ranch Elementary School vs. Mendoza Elementary School

Should you attend Red Mountain Ranch Elementary School or Mendoza 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
Red Mountain Ranch Elementary School
6650 E Raftriver St
Mesa, AZ 85215
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Mendoza Elementary School
5831 E Mclellan Rd
Mesa, AZ 85205
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Red Mountain Ranch 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%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 443 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Red Mountain Ranch 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 55% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 439 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mendoza Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
443 students
439 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Red Mountain Ranch 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 Mendoza Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Red Mountain Ranch Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mendoza Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
32 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Red Mountain Ranch 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 Mendoza Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Red Mountain Ranch Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mesa Unified District (4235) School District 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 Mendoza Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mesa Unified District (4235) School District and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#339 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 20%)
#556 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Red Mountain Ranch 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 Mendoza Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
55%
(Top 20% in AZ)
49%
(Top 30% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Red Mountain Ranch Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mesa Unified District (4235) School District 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 Mendoza Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mesa Unified District (4235) School District and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
52%
(Top 30% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
43%
(Top 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Red Mountain Ranch 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) School District 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 Mendoza 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) School District and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Top 30% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-39%
(Top 30% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Red Mountain Ranch Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Mendoza Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
50
-
Kindergarten Students
68
53
Grade 1 Students
53
53
Grade 2 Students
60
64
Grade 3 Students
53
64
Grade 4 Students
51
79
Grade 5 Students
51
64
Grade 6 Students
57
61
Ungraded Students
-
1

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Red Mountain Ranch Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Mesa Unified District (4235) School District 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 Mendoza Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Mesa Unified District (4235) School District 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 Red Mountain Ranch Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mesa Unified District (4235) School District 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 Mendoza Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mesa Unified District (4235) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
21%
29%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Red Mountain Ranch Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mesa Unified District (4235) School District 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 Mendoza Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mesa Unified District (4235) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Red Mountain Ranch Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mesa Unified District (4235) School District 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 Mendoza Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mesa Unified District (4235) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
67%
60%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Red Mountain Ranch Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mesa Unified District (4235) School District 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 Mendoza Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mesa Unified District (4235) School District 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
7%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Red Mountain Ranch Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mesa Unified District (4235) School District 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 Mendoza Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mesa Unified District (4235) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.51
0.56
This chart showcases the diversity score of Red Mountain Ranch Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mesa Unified District (4235) School District 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 Mendoza Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mesa Unified District (4235) School District 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
27%
45%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Red Mountain Ranch Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mesa Unified District (4235) School District 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 Mendoza Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mesa Unified District (4235) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
13%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Red Mountain Ranch Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mesa Unified District (4235) School District 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 Mendoza Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mesa Unified District (4235) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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