Serving 453 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Porter 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 30% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (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 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 453 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Porter Elementary School serves the southwest part of Mesa, AZ, within an attendance zone that covers approximately 1 square mile. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of about 0.7 miles to the edge of the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Porter Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Porter Elementary School's student population of 453 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
453 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Porter Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Porter Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#950 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
47%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
36%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.4%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Porter Elementary School's ranking?
Porter Elementary School is ranked #950 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Porter Elementary School often compared to?
Porter Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pioneer Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Porter Elementary School?
453 students attend Porter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Porter Elementary School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Porter Elementary School?
Porter Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Porter Elementary School offer ?
Porter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Porter Elementary School part of?
Porter Elementary School is part of Mesa Unified District (4235).
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