Best High Schools in Mesa, WA

High schools
4
Students
6,699
Avg actual
39%
Avg projected
48%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top high schools in Mesa, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Hanford High School

B+

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Richland School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1788 Students

2. Connell High School

D

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

North Franklin School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 579 Students

3. Chiawana Senior High School

D

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Pasco School District • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 2999 Students

4. Othello High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Othello School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1333 Students

Best Middle Schools in Mesa, WA

Middle schools
5
Students
3,700
Avg actual
37%
Avg projected
33%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in Mesa, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Enterprise Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Richland School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 694 Students

2. Chief Joseph Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Richland School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 697 Students

3. Ray Reynolds Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Pasco School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1262 Students

4. Robert L Olds Junior High School

D

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

North Franklin School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 327 Students

5. Mcfarland Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Othello School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 720 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Mesa, WA

Elementary schools
8
Students
3,317
Avg actual
41%
Avg projected
26%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in Mesa, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Edwin Markham Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pasco School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 198 Students

2. Tapteal Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Richland School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 471 Students

3. Sacajawea Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Richland School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 458 Students

4. Wahitis Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Othello School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 582 Students

5. Mesa Elem

D+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

North Franklin School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 192 Students

6. Connell Elem

D+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

North Franklin School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 506 Students

7. Basin City Elem

D

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

North Franklin School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 336 Students

8. Lutacaga Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Othello School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 574 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Mesa, WA

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

Community Factors

Mesa, WA has a total population of 4,024 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 65%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Mesa, WA

13,716

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

65%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

19%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Mesa, WA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

F

42.11 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

5.29 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

F

36.81 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Mesa, WA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

441 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

55 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Questions About Schools in Mesa, WA

How many schools are in Mesa, WA?

Mesa, WA has 17 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 13,716 students in total.

How do schools in Mesa perform on state tests?

On average, 17 schools in Mesa score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Mesa meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Mesa?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

Best Schools in Cities Near Mesa, WA

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Eltopia, WA

  • Actual: 35%
  • Projected: 32%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Connell, WA

  • Actual: 38%
  • Projected: 30%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Othello, WA

  • Actual: 34%
  • Projected: 26%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Hatton, WA

  • Actual: 38%
  • Projected: 29%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Richland, WA

  • Actual: 49%
  • Projected: 44%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Pasco, WA

  • Actual: 31%
  • Projected: 30%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
West Richland, WA

  • Actual: 50%
  • Projected: 45%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cunningham, WA

  • Actual: 34%
  • Projected: 26%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Smyrna, WA

  • Actual: 37%
  • Projected: 30%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Kiona, WA

  • Actual: 42%
  • Projected: 44%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations

Every school in Mesa

Average SchoolGrade
D+
Meeting or exceeding expectations
100%
Exceeding
50%
Avg actual scores
34.5%
Avg projected
21.5%

2 of 2 schools in Mesa carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:

D: 2

All 2 public schools we grade in Mesa. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.

Elementary and primary schools (2)