Serving 725 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Stevenson Elementary 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 12% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower 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 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 725 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Stevenson Elementary School serves the southeast part of Mesa, AZ, covering an area of approximately 4.4 square miles. Most families are within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.7 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 2.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Stevenson Elementary School's student population of 725 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
725 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Stevenson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stevenson Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#1663 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
64%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
26%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.8%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Stevenson Elementary School's ranking?
Stevenson Elementary School is ranked #1663 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Stevenson Elementary School often compared to?
Stevenson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Canyon Rim Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Stevenson Elementary School?
725 students attend Stevenson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Stevenson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stevenson Elementary School?
Stevenson Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Stevenson Elementary School offer ?
Stevenson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Stevenson Elementary School part of?
Stevenson Elementary School is part of Mesa Unified District (4235).
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