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Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School

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Summary

Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School is a public charter middle school in Mesa, Arizona, serving 31 students in grades 7-9. The school is part of the Mesa Unified District, which is ranked 444 out of 540 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Vista Grove has a significantly different racial makeup compared to the surrounding schools, with a much higher percentage of African American (41.94%) and Hispanic (45.16%) students. Academically, the school's performance is concerning, with only 27% of 7th graders and 7% of 8th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, and just 18% of 7th graders and 5% of 8th graders proficient or better in mathematics. Vista Grove also has had high dropout rates in recent years, ranging from 0.0% to 29.1%, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools like Greenfield Junior High, Mesquite Junior High, and Franklin Junior High.

Despite spending significantly more per student ($15,869 in 2021-2022) compared to the nearby schools, which spend between $5,512 and $8,537 per student, Vista Grove's academic and social outcomes remain concerning. The school's high percentage of students (77.42%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch suggests a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population, which may be contributing to the school's challenges. Overall, Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School faces significant hurdles in supporting its students and improving their educational outcomes.

Students ?

n/a

Student/teacher ratio ?

77.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2929 E McKellips Rd
Mesa, AZ 85213-3128

(480) 924-1500

District: Kaizen Education Foundation dba Vista Grove Prepar

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

37.9%

American Indian:

27.6%

African American:

17.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 9th percentile in 2010 → 20th in 2023

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 11 percentile points since 2010

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Arizona average (17% vs 36% meeting standards)

!Dropout rate above the Arizona average (29% vs 5%)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2022-2023) ?

This school17%

District avg17%

Arizona avg36%

Not ranked this year

Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	20.5	684 of 854	19.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	22.5	657 of 832	21.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	10.1	675 of 711	5.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	15.1	626 of 695	9.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	8.7	663 of 677	2.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2014	8.6	657 of 690	4.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	12.1	737 of 787	6.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	14.4	715 of 772	7.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2011	3.9	673 of 685	1.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	15.9	627 of 692	9.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	38.2	420 of 663	36.7%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	22.3	551 of 573	3.8%	☆☆☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	42.3	196 of 606	67.7%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	27.3	581 of 820	29.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	18.0	538 of 624	13.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	33.2	486 of 760	36.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	12.0	786 of 802	2.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	13.2	519 of 543	4.4%	☆☆☆☆☆

Homeless

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	53.3	58 of 257	77.4%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	37.4	416 of 717	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	13.0	481 of 503	4.4%	☆☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	32.5	508 of 810	37.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	22.7	652 of 818	20.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	13.0	573 of 617	7.1%	☆☆☆☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	40.2	369 of 650	43.2%	★★☆☆☆

Native American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	60.0	61 of 390	84.4%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	29.0	612 of 789	22.4%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2022	53.0	204 of 446	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	53.0	330 of 780	57.7%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Native American (2021)84th percentile+63 vs school

Homeless (2021)77th percentile+56 vs school

English Language Learner (2021)68th percentile+47 vs school

White (2022)54th percentile

Multi-racial (2021)43rd percentile+22 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)42nd percentile+22 vs school

Male (2023)37th percentile+17 vs school

Hispanic (2023)36th percentile+16 vs school

Female (2021)29th percentile+8 vs school

Special Education (2021)22nd percentile~ school

African American (2021)4th percentile-17 vs school

By subject vs Arizona (2022-2023) ?

Mathematics18%-12 vs state

English Language Arts17%-22 vs state

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by a parent
Thursday, May 14, 2015

Here's a list of issues from my daughter's kindergarten school year (2014-2015). 1. They fed her eggs, when it says in her registration paperwork that she's allergic to eggs. She had a severe reaction. 2. She's had multiple teachers in the past year. I lost count. Kindergarteners are the most sensitive to these types of changes. 3. Her first choir concert, the teacher had the kids start singing their one and only song for the performance and 4-5 kids weren't on the stage yet. 4. Spring picture info wasn't sent home. I found out about them from my daughter the night before. If she hadn't told me and i order them the next morning, they would've never taken an individual picture. 5. Event/Spirit Week info was always relayed by my daughter because Vista doesn't use their site's event calendar or their FB page to notify anyone of anything. 6. One day their "snack" for the afternoon was a cup of grape tomatoes. They should have a better options. 7. For the next school year, I tried to get my kiddo into 1st grade at a different charters school and she only tested high enough to repeat Kindergarten. Don't send your kid here if you care at all about their education or well-being. Close Quote

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Frequently Asked Questions about Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School

What district is Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School in?

Kaizen Education Foundation dba Vista Grove Prepar

What is the racial makeup of Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School?

Students at Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School are 38% Hispanic, 28% American Indian, 17% African American, 10% Two or more races, 7% White.

How many students attend Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 29 students attended Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School	Public, Charter		2929 E McKellips Rd	Mesa	85213	Maricopa County	Kaizen Education Foundation dba Vista Grove Prepar	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 924-1500	29				2 (6.9%)	5 (17.2%)	11 (37.9%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (27.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (10.3%)								(n/a)	$15,869	$2,367	$2,205	$6,940	$6,943	$4,354	$11,297
McKellips Learning Center	Public		325 E McKellips Rd	Mesa	85201	Maricopa County	Mesa Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(480) 472-5650																			(n/a)
AZACS East Valley Elementary Campus	Public, Charter		655 E University Dr	Mesa	85203	Maricopa County	Arizona Autism Charter Schools Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(602) 882-5544	0																		(n/a)
Gem Charter School	Public, Charter		207 N Mesa Dr	Mesa	85201	Maricopa County	Gem Charter School Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 599-0137																			(n/a)		$00			$00
Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Alta Mesa	Public, Charter		5761 E. Brown Rd.	Mesa	85205	Maricopa County	CAFA Inc. dba Learning Foundation and Performing	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 807-1100																			(n/a)		$00			$00
Sequoia Secondary School	Public, Charter		1460 S Horne	Mesa	85204	Maricopa County	Edkey Inc. dba Sequoia Charter School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 649-7737																			(n/a)	$11,570	$773	$833	$2,378	$6,529	$3,436	$9,965
Power Learning Center	Public		7038 E Adobe St	Mesa	85207	Maricopa County	Mesa Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(480) 472-0200																			(n/a)
Houston Elementary School	Public		500 E Houston Ave	Gilbert	85234	Maricopa County	Gilbert Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(480) 497-9790																			(n/a)
Powell Junior High School	Public		855 W 8th Ave	Mesa	85210	Maricopa County	Mesa Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(480) 472-1100																			(n/a)
EVIT - Tempe Auto	Public		1601 W Main St	Mesa	85201	Maricopa County	East Valley Institute of Technology	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(480) 461-4000																			(n/a)