SchoolGrade

A quick view of overall attainment (SchoolGrade) and how the school performs relative to its context.

SchoolGrade™

D

A single grade anchored in proficiency (share of students at or above the state bar).

Actual Test Scores

22%

Percent of tested students who met or exceeded the state’s proficiency bar.

Projected Test Scores

42%

Estimated proficiency given the school’s student and community context.

When comparing actual test scores to projected performance based on socioeconomic factors, Mesquite High School Underperforms Expectations compared to other schools in the US.

What is SchoolGrade™?
  • SchoolGrade converts proficiency into a single grade for quick comparison.
  • Actual vs. Projected shows how much performance exceeds or trails what we’d expect given student and community context.
  • Teacher Grade summarizes that gap at the school level; it is not an evaluation of individual teachers.

Academics

Key performance indicators for student achievement and college readiness.

Academic Performance

Proficiency on state assessments by subject.

Math Proficiency

18%

Percent proficient on state math tests.

English Proficiency

25%

Percent proficient on state English and language art (reading) tests.

Science Proficiency

N/A%

Percent proficient on state science tests.

View detailed state comparisons

Math Proficiency

18%
28%

ELA Proficiency

25%
34%

Science Proficiency

N/A%
N/A%

AZ Average

College Preparedness & Advanced Coursework

Graduation, advanced coursework, and college‑level participation.

Graduation Rate

90%

Percent graduating in four years.

Enrolled in AP Classes

17%

Percent of students enrolled in at least one AP course.

AP Classes Taught

15

Number of AP courses offered.

Students in Dual Enrollment

19%

Percent taking college courses during high school.

Students enrolled in IB Classes

19%

Percent enrolled in International Baccalaureate classes.

View AP Enrollment by Class

AP Science

3%
2%

AP Computer Science

0%
0%

AP Math

2%
2%

AZ Average

Neighborhood

Details on neighborhood safety, economics, and community

Crime Grade

Use as neighborhood context, not a rating of the school.

Overall Crime Grade

B-

28.62 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

3.49 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

17.57 per 1,000 Residents

What is Crime Grade?

Crime Grade uses a combination of official crime reports (FBI, state, and local law enforcement) and machine‐learning algorithms to fill in reporting gaps and correct errors, producing a single letter‐grade that reflects a neighborhood’s overall safety.

By integrating Crime Grade, parents see not only how well a school performs academically but also how safe the surrounding community is, giving a more complete picture of each school’s environment.

Economics & Housing

Median Household Income

$105,343

AZ Average: $88,470

Unemployment Rate

4.2%

AZ Average: 5.3%

Median Home value

$446,092

AZ Average: $382,092

Median Rent

$1,852 /mo

AZ Average: $1,625

Adults with HS Diploma or Higher

92.2%

AZ Average: 88.8%

Teachers & Staff

Key metrics on teacher and support staff capacity, qualifications, and retention.

Staffing Levels

Student to Teacher Ratio

22:1

AZ Average: 17:1

Number of Teachers

77

Fulltime Equivalent Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$68,202

Average for all teachers in Gilbert Unified District (4239)

Student to Counselor Ratio

358:1

AZ Average: 412:1

Number of Support Staff

14

View Breakdown Below

View the Support Staff Breakdown

Psychologists:

2

Nurses:

0

Social Workers:

1

Law Enforcement Officers:

1

Security Staff:

6

Staff Qualifications

Percent Certified Teachers

99%

AZ Average: 87%

Percent of Experienced Teachers

83%

AZ Average: 79%

Environment & Safety

Suspensions

In-School Suspensions – Days

185

Students removed from class but supervised on campus.

Out-of-School Suspensions – Days

30

Students sent out of school to another setting.

Total Days Missed

1001

Total number of days missed due to suspensions.

Expulsions – Days

Expulsions With Services

0

Total expulsions where educational services continued.

Expulsions Without Services

0

Total expulsions where no educational services continued.

Expulsions with Zero-Tolerance

0

Total expulsions imposed under a zero‑tolerance rule.

View incidents of bullying by victim type

Gender-Based

0

Sexual Orientation Based

0

Race-Based

1

Disability-Based

0

Religion-Based

0

Resources & Finance

Per‑Student Expenditure

$5384 /yr

District-level per-student spending.

Instruction vs. Administration

$11.05

Dollars spent on instruction for every $1 on administration.

Equity & Access

Student demographics and access indicators.

Race & Ethnicity

Percent of enrolled students by reported category.

White

46%

Native American

2%

Asian or Pacific Islander

3%

Black

5%

Latino

38%

Multiracial

6%

Native Hawaiian or Alaskan

0%

Socioeconomic Status & Housing Vulnerability

Economically Disadvantaged

42%

Students meeting the state definition.

Foster System

1%

Students in foster care.

Homeless

0%

Students in families experiencing homelessness.

Language & Mobility

English as a Second Language

3%

Students for whom English is a second language.

Migratory

0%

Students in migratory families.

Military-connected

1%

Students in military families.

Special Needs & Gifted

Students with Disabilities

17%

Gifted & Talented

0%

High Schools Nearest to Mesquite High School

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  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
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  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
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  • Projected Test Scores: 23%
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  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
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  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
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  • Actual Test Scores: 22%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
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  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
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Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12

  • Actual Test Scores: 81%
  • Projected Test Scores: 67%
  • Distance: 3.1 mi
Leading Edge Academy Online

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
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Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Deaf School

  • Actual Test Scores: 5%
  • Projected Test Scores: 24%
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