Second Mesa Day School

Hwy 264 - Across Old Texaco St
Second Mesa, AZ 86043

www.smds.k12.az.us

Second Mesa Day School serves 184 students in grades Kindergarten-6.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 184 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Math Proficiency
: ≤5%
Reading Proficiency
: ≤5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Second Mesa Day School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

School Overview

Second Mesa Day School's student population of 184 students has declined by 23% over five school years.

The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-6

Total Students

184 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

14 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Second Mesa Day School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (AZ)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

≤5%

32%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Second Mesa Day School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

≤5%

39%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Second Mesa Day School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

13:1

17:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Second Mesa Day School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

100%

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

n/a

46%

Black

n/a

White

n/a

36%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.00

0.65

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

100%

42%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Second Mesa Day School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Second Mesa Day School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Second Mesa Day School's ranking?

Second Mesa Day School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).

How many students attend Second Mesa Day School?

184 students attend Second Mesa Day School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

100% of Second Mesa Day School students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Second Mesa Day School?

Second Mesa Day School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.

What grades does Second Mesa Day School offer ?

Second Mesa Day School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

What school district is Second Mesa Day School part of?

Second Mesa Day School is part of Second Mesa Day School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 184 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Math Proficiency
: ≤5%
Reading Proficiency
: ≤5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education