2929 E Mckellips Rd
Mesa, AZ 85213
Rating
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School serves 33 students in grades 7-9.
Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (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 11-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
  • Grades: 7-9
  • Enrollment: 33 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

School Overview

Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School's student population of 33 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
33 students
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School Rankings

Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School is 0.66, which is more 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)
Overall Testing Rank
#1577 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
32%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
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17:1
American Indian
9%
5%
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Asian
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3%
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Hispanic
52%
46%
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Black
15%
6%
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White
21%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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Diversity Score
0.66
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
42%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
7%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School's ranking?

Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for: Most improved public schools (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%).

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

≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).

How many students attend Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School?

33 students attend Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

52% of Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 9% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.

What grades does Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School offer ?

Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-9

What school district is Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School part of?

Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School is part of Kaizen Education Foundation DBA Vista Grove Prepar (79871) School District.

School Reviews

2   5/21/2015
Here's a list of issues from my daughter's kindergarten school year (2014-2015). 1. They fed her eggs, when it says in her registration paperwork that she's allergic to eggs. She had a severe reaction. 2. She's had multiple teachers in the past year. I lost count. Kindergarteners are the most sensitive to these types of changes. 3. Her first choir concert, the teacher had the kids start singing their one and only song for the performance and 4-5 kids weren't on the stage yet. 4. Spring picture info wasn't sent home. I found out about them from my daughter the night before. If she hadn't told me and i order them the next morning, they would've never taken an individual picture. 5. Event/Spirit Week info was always relayed by my daughter because Vista doesn't use their site's event calendar or their FB page to notify anyone of anything. 6. One day their "snack" for the afternoon was a cup of grape tomatoes. They should have a better options. 7. For the next school year, I tried to get my kiddo into 1st grade at a different charters school and she only tested high enough to repeat Kindergarten. Don't send your kid here if you care at all about their education or well-being.
- Posted by Parent - jeane

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
  • Grades: 7-9
  • Enrollment: 33 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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