Zaharis Elementary School
Tel:
(480)308-7241
- Zaharis Elementary School serves 873 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 63% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 62% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62%.
Top Placements
Zaharis Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Zaharis Elementary School's student population of 873 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 873 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 44 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Zaharis Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has decreased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Zaharis Elementary School is 0.28, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall School Rank | #302 out of 1,842 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 42% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 6% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 45% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 84% | 38% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.28 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 15% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Mesa Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Zaharis Elementary School is Evit - Smith Junior High School (1.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Cambridge Academy East (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Cambridge Academy East (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Mesa Cambridge Academy East Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 115 students
1.0 miles
20365 East Ocotillo Road
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480)641-2828 1.0 K-8 115 - Mesa Evit - Smith Junior High School Vocational School
Grades: 9
1.7 miles
10100 East Adobe Road
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480)472-9900 1.7 9 n/a - Mesa Smith Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 976 students
1.7 miles
10100 E. Adobe Rd
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480)472-0200 1.7 7-8 976 - Mesa Taft Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 470 students
1.8 miles
9800 E Quarterline Road
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480)472-9100 1.8 PK-6 470 - Gilbert Leading Edge Academy At East Mesa Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 138 students
2.2 miles
10115 E. University Drive
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480)984-5645 2.2 K-6 138
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