Serving 29 students in grades 7-9, Vista Grove Preparatory Middle 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 29 students
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- 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 Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Vista Grove Preparatory Middle School's student population of 29 students has declined by 54% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
29 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Vista Grove Preparatory Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vista Grove Preparatory Middle School is 0.70, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1577 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
10%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
45%
47%
Black
28%
6%
White
10%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vista Grove Preparatory Middle School's ranking?
Vista Grove Preparatory Middle School is ranked #1577 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
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 Middle School?
29 students attend Vista Grove Preparatory Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Vista Grove Preparatory Middle School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 10% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are White, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Vista Grove Preparatory Middle School offer ?
Vista Grove Preparatory Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Vista Grove Preparatory Middle School part of?
Vista Grove Preparatory Middle School is part of Kaizen Education Foundation DBA Vista Grove Prepar (79871) School District.
In what neighborhood is Vista Grove Preparatory Middle School located?
Vista Grove Preparatory Middle School is located in the Northgrove neighborhood of Mesa, AZ. There are 1 other public schools located in Northgrove.
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.
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