Step Up School

Public, Charter K-8

 44 E 5th St
       Mesa, AZ  85201-5901


(480) 344-2600

District: STEP UP Schools Inc.

SchoolDigger Rank:
952nd of 1,245 Arizona Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  n/a Help
Number of students:  63

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
74.6%
African American:
14.3%
White:
7.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  93.7% Help


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Compare Details Step Up School ranks worse than 76.5% of elementary schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.54. (See more...)
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Compare Details Step Up School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2021 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.32. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (74.6%), African American (14.3%), White (7.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 93.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Step Up School:

SchoolDigger ranks Step Up School 952nd of 1245 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Step Up School in the ranking list.)

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STEP UP Schools Inc.:

SchoolDigger ranks STEP UP Schools Inc. 417th of 540 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Step Up School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Step Up School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.72 1068th 1109 3.7%
2021 10.07 1204th 1226 1.8%
2023 22.54 952nd 1245 23.5%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Step Up School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.67 474th 975 51.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Step Up School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 23.66 1053rd 1201 12.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Step Up School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.40 779th 820 5.0%
2023 34.70 724th 1116 35.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Step Up School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 12.23 1173rd 1219 3.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Step Up School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 8.51 1214th 1220 0.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Step Up School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 13.59 1176th 1198 1.8%
2023 38.44 685th 1170 41.5%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Step Up School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Step Up School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.42 662nd 711 6.9%
2021 30.32 535th 832 35.7%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Step Up School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 55.66 66th 606 89.1%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Step Up School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 45.07 342nd 789 56.7%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Step Up School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 7.66 820th 820 0.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Step Up School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.53 524th 818 35.9%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Step Up School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 32.68 521st 802 35.0%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Step Up School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2013 3 4 0 54 1 0 6 0 68
2014 4 6 0 64 2 0 7 0 83
2015 4 4 0 78 4 0 5 0 95
2016 13 13 0 65 5 0 0 0 96
2017 9 10 0 70 3 0 0 0 92
2018 2 15 0 67 1 0 0 0 85
2019 3 8 0 46 0 0 0 0 57
2020 7 7 0 37 1 0 0 0 52
2021 4 5 0 36 0 0 0 0 45
2022 5 7 0 43 0 0 0 0 55
2023 5 9 0 47 0 0 2 0 63

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Step Up School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 68 n/a n/a n/a
2014 83 n/a n/a 91.6
2015 95 n/a n/a 82.1
2016 96 n/a n/a 91.7
2017 92 n/a n/a 100
2018 85 n/a n/a n/a
2019 57 n/a n/a n/a
2020 52 n/a n/a 92.3
2021 45 n/a n/a 91.1
2022 55 n/a n/a 94.5
2023 63 n/a n/a 93.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Step Up School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 68 n/a n/a n/a
2014 83 n/a n/a 91.6
2015 95 n/a n/a 82.1
2016 96 n/a n/a 91.7
2017 92 n/a n/a 100
2018 85 n/a n/a n/a
2019 57 n/a n/a n/a
2020 52 n/a n/a 92.3
2021 45 n/a n/a 91.1
2022 55 n/a n/a 94.5
2023 63 n/a n/a 93.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Step Up School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,799 (11.5%) $578 (3.7%) $4,176 (26.6%) $10,250 (65.3%) $3,068 (19.5%) $13,317 (84.9%) $15,694
2020 $1,932 (10.9%) $1,400 (7.9%) $5,263 (29.7%) $9,885 (55.7%) $4,528 (25.5%) $14,414 (81.2%) $17,745

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Step Up School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students5763
 10.5%
African American89
 12.5%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic4647
 2.2%
Pacific Islander00
White35
 66.7%
Two or More Races02


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Students at Step Up School are 75% Hispanic, 14% African American, 8% White, 3% Two or more races.

Step Up School ranks in the bottom 23.5% of Arizona elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 63 students attended Step Up School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education. School Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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