Best High Schools in Central Mesa, Mesa, AZ

Central Mesa, Mesa, AZ has 6 high schools with 1,657 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Central Mesa score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Central Mesa don't meet expectations.

1. Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12

A+

SchoolGrade

81%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 596 Students

2. Academy With Community Partners

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Academy With Community Partners Inc (79213) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 171 Students

3. East Valley Academy

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 307 Students

4. Sun Valley High School

F

SchoolGrade

8%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

American Charter Schools Foundation D.b.a. Sun Val (79877) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 373 Students

Best Middle Schools in Central Mesa, Mesa, AZ

Central Mesa, Mesa, AZ has 4 middle schools with 2,561 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Central Mesa score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Central Mesa greatly exceed expectations.

1. Franklin Junior High School

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 269 Students

2. Poston Junior High School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 881 Students

3. Taylor Junior High School

D+

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 995 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Central Mesa, Mesa, AZ

Central Mesa, Mesa, AZ has 13 elementary schools with 5,229 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Central Mesa score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Central Mesa greatly exceed expectations.

1. Franklin At Brimhall Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 768 Students

2. Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Montessori Education Centre Charter School (4363) • Charter • Grades KG - 7 • 250 Students

3. Montessori Education Centre Charter School - North Campus

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Montessori Education Centre Charter School (4363) • Charter • Grades KG - 7 • 207 Students

4. Pioneer Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 416 Students

5. Entz Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 507 Students

6. Highland Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 704 Students

7. Porter Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 472 Students

8. Harris Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 384 Students

9. Irving Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 456 Students

10. Field Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 517 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Central Mesa, Mesa, AZ

Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Central Mesa, Mesa, AZ has a total population of 71,643 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Central Mesa, Mesa, AZ

9,637

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

29%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Central Mesa, Mesa, AZ.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B

22.05 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

3.69 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

18.36 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Central Mesa, Mesa, AZ.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Central Mesa, Mesa, AZ.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,641 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

77 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Central Mesa, Mesa, AZ Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Central Mesa, Mesa, AZ

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  • Actual Test Scores: 63%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 48%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 59%
  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 45%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 62%
  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 46%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 45%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations