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South Valley Jr. High School vs. Mesquite Jr High School

Should you attend South Valley Jr. High School or Mesquite Jr High 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
South Valley Jr. High School
2034 S Lindsay Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85296
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Mesquite Jr High School
130 W Mesquite St
Gilbert, AZ 85233
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

South Valley Jr. High 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%)

Mesquite Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 816 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 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (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 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 767 students in grades 6-8, Mesquite Jr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower 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 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-8
6-8
Total Students
816 students
767 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at South Valley Jr. High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mesquite Jr High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at South Valley Jr. High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mesquite Jr High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
46 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at South Valley Jr. High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mesquite Jr High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at South Valley Jr. High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) 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 Mesquite Jr High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) 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

#298 out of 1956 schools in AZ
(Top 20%)
#1012 out of 1956 schools in AZ
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of South Valley Jr. High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mesquite Jr High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
55%
(Top 20% in AZ)
27%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Valley Jr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) 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 Mesquite Jr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) School District and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
58%
(Top 20% in AZ)
35%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Valley Jr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) 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 Mesquite Jr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) School District and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
42%
(Top 20% in AZ)
24%
(Top 50% in AZ)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of South Valley Jr. High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Mesquite Jr High School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
397
375
Grade 8 Students
419
392

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at South Valley Jr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) 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 Mesquite Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at South Valley Jr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) 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 Mesquite Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
24%
43%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at South Valley Jr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) 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 Mesquite Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
5%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at South Valley Jr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) 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 Mesquite Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
59%
39%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at South Valley Jr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) 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 Mesquite Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) 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%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at South Valley Jr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) 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 Mesquite Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.59
0.66
This chart showcases the diversity score of South Valley Jr. High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) 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 Mesquite Jr High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) 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
20%
27%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at South Valley Jr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) 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 Mesquite Jr High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) 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
6%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at South Valley Jr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) 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 Mesquite Jr High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) 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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