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Salk Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School

Should you attend Salk Elementary School or Jefferson 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
Salk Elementary School
7029 E Brown Rd
Mesa, AZ 85207
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Jefferson Elementary School
120 S Jefferson Ave
Mesa, AZ 85208
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
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Overview
Serving 540 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Salk Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 576 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Jefferson Elementary 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 28% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
540 students
576 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Salk 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 Jefferson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Salk Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Jefferson Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
37 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Salk 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 Jefferson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Salk 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 Jefferson 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

#1189 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Bottom 50%)
#944 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Salk 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 Jefferson Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
29%
(Top 50% in AZ)
28%
(Top 50% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Salk 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 Jefferson 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.
22%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
36%
(Top 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Salk 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 Jefferson 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.
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Salk Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Jefferson Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
57
57
Kindergarten Students
51
75
Grade 1 Students
71
76
Grade 2 Students
78
69
Grade 3 Students
73
75
Grade 4 Students
64
64
Grade 5 Students
65
82
Grade 6 Students
80
77
Ungraded Students
1
1

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Salk 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 Jefferson 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%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Salk 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 Jefferson 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 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
48%
71%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Salk 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 Jefferson 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
10%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Salk 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 Jefferson 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
31%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Salk 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 Jefferson 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
7%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Salk 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 Jefferson 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.
0.66
0.46
This chart showcases the diversity score of Salk 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 Jefferson 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
74%
74%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Salk 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 Jefferson 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
12%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Salk 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 Jefferson 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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