Learning Foundation

Learning Foundation is an alternative public charter school located in Mesa, Arizona that serves 190 students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The student body is predominantly Hispanic, with a high percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

While Learning Foundation aims to provide an alternative educational option, the school's performance lags significantly behind nearby schools. Its test scores are well below state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 12% of 5th graders proficient in Science compared to the state average of 34%. In English Language Arts, proficiency rates range from just 9% for 4th grade to 19% for 6th grade, far below the state averages of 45% and 42% respectively. Similarly, Mathematics proficiency rates at Learning Foundation, ranging from 12% for 6th grade to 36% for 3rd grade, are much lower than the state averages of 31% and 43%. This underperformance is further highlighted by the fact that nearby schools like Mesa Academy for Advanced Studies and EDUPRIZE SCHOOL Gilbert have significantly higher test scores across the board.

Additionally, Learning Foundation's high rate of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 81.58%, indicates a significant level of economic disadvantage among the student population. This, combined with the school's relatively low spending per student of around $9,500, may contribute to the challenges it faces in improving academic outcomes. Unlike many of the nearby schools, Learning Foundation does not have a statewide ranking or star rating, suggesting it may not be meeting the state's academic standards and expectations. With these concerns in mind, it is clear that Learning Foundation has significant work to do in order to better serve its students and the surrounding Mesa Unified District community.