Best Schools in Southwest Mesa, Mesa, AZ
Southwest Mesa, Mesa, AZ has 34 public schools (9 high, 5 middle, 18 elementary) serving 24,848 students. On average they score 31% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Southwest Mesa meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Southwest Mesa, Mesa, AZ
The top high schools in Southwest Mesa, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Aaec Online
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Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center Inc. (134379) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 59 Students
2. Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center Inc. - Mesa
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Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center Inc. (134379) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 103 Students
3. Mcclintock High School
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Tempe Union High School District (4287) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1949 Students
4. Mesquite High School
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Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1430 Students
5. Marcos De Niza High School
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Tempe Union High School District (4287) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1519 Students
6. Dobson High School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2370 Students
7. Westwood High School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3570 Students
8. Evit - East Valley Institute Of Technology
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East Valley Institute Of Technology (4516) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 184 Students
9. East Valley Academy
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 307 Students
Best Middle Schools in Southwest Mesa, Mesa, AZ
The top middle schools in Southwest Mesa, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kyrene Middle School
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Kyrene Elementary District (4267) • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 709 Students
2. Mesquite Jr High School
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Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 813 Students
3. Rhodes Junior High School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 679 Students
4. Carson Junior High School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 1062 Students
5. Fees College Preparatory Middle School
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Tempe School District (4258) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 789 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Southwest Mesa, Mesa, AZ
The top elementary schools in Southwest Mesa, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Franklin At Alma Elementary
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 341 Students
2. Kyrene Del Norte School
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Kyrene Elementary District (4267) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 477 Students
3. Sirrine Elementary School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 354 Students
4. Fuller Elementary School
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Tempe School District (4258) • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 517 Students
5. Summit Academy
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1227 Students
6. Concordia Charter School
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Concordia Charter School Inc. (89556) • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 94 Students
7. Pomeroy Elementary School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 609 Students
8. Crismon Elementary School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 416 Students
9. Washington Elementary School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 460 Students
10. Harris Elementary School
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Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 384 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Southwest Mesa, Mesa, AZ
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Southwest Mesa, Mesa, AZ has a total population of 72,869 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Southwest Mesa, Mesa, AZ
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Southwest 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
36.11 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.35 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
29.77 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Southwest Mesa, Mesa, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Southwest Mesa, Mesa, AZ.
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Southwest Mesa, Mesa, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Southwest Mesa, Mesa, AZ
How many schools are in Southwest Mesa, Mesa, AZ?
Southwest Mesa, Mesa, AZ has 34 public schools: 9 high schools, 5 middle schools and 18 elementary schools, serving 24,848 students in total.
How do schools in Southwest Mesa perform on state tests?
On average, 34 schools in Southwest Mesa score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Southwest Mesa meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Southwest 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.
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- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations