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Vista Grove Preparatory Academy

Public, Charter Grades K-8

Summary

Kaizen Education Foundation dba Vista Grove Preparatory Academy is an elementary public charter school in Mesa, Arizona, serving 81 students from kindergarten to 6th grade. The school has a predominantly Hispanic (51.85%) and African American (27.16%) student population, with a high percentage (83.95%) of students from low-income families.

Despite its higher per-student spending compared to nearby schools, Kaizen Education Foundation dba Vista Grove Preparatory Academy has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Arizona, with proficiency rates ranging from 0% to 18% across all grade levels and subject areas. The school's academic performance is significantly below the state averages, and its statewide ranking has steadily declined from 815 out of 1,039 schools in 2018-2019 to 1,192 out of 1,245 schools in the 2022-2023 school year. In comparison, nearby public and charter schools like Field Elementary School, Montessori Education Centre Charter School - North Campus, and Self Development Charter School generally outperform Kaizen Education Foundation dba Vista Grove Preparatory Academy in terms of academic achievement, student-teacher ratios, and socioeconomic status of the student population.

The school's challenges in providing a high-quality education to its predominantly African American and Hispanic student population, coupled with its declining academic performance and higher per-student spending, suggest that Kaizen Education Foundation dba Vista Grove Preparatory Academy may need to implement substantial changes to improve student outcomes and better serve the local community. This could involve re-evaluating its educational approach, resource allocation, and strategies to address the racial disparities and socioeconomic challenges faced by its students.

Students ?

6.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$21,258

Per pupil spending ?

84%

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:

43.4%

White:

25.0%

African American:

13.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 6th percentile in 2011 → 4th in 2023

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 6 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Arizona average (11% vs 38% meeting standards)

!English Language Arts scores 30 pts below the Arizona average

Students meeting standards (2022-2023) ?

This school11%

District avg11%

Arizona avg38%

Not ranked this year

Vista Grove Preparatory Academy 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	11.5	1192 of 1245	4.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	7.9	1217 of 1226	0.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	20.8	815 of 1039	21.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	17.1	956 of 1109	13.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	12.2	1033 of 1106	6.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	13.4	986 of 1079	8.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2014	20.1	919 of 1079	14.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	19.6	1048 of 1158	9.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	8.1	1121 of 1141	1.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2011	11.2	1012 of 1075	5.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	19.0	968 of 1090	11.2%	★☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	22.3	826 of 895	7.7%	☆☆☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	39.3	545 of 975	44.1%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	18.3	1030 of 1219	15.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	8.4	1210 of 1219	0.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	16.8	904 of 1023	11.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	17.8	1052 of 1170	10.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	12.1	1182 of 1198	1.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	26.5	702 of 911	22.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Homeless

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	31.9	324 of 423	23.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	35.3	6 of 6	0.0%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	13.5	1072 of 1116	3.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	24.9	658 of 820	19.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	9.4	1209 of 1220	0.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	20.5	851 of 1032	17.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	14.6	961 of 1027	6.4%	☆☆☆☆☆

Native American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	28.7	510 of 654	22.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	23.7	1053 of 1201	12.3%	☆☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	6.5	1137 of 1161	2.1%	☆☆☆☆☆

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)

English Language Learner (2021)44th percentile+43 vs school

Homeless (2021)23rd percentile+23 vs school

Native American (2021)22nd percentile+21 vs school

Female (2023)16th percentile+11 vs school

Special Education (2021)12th percentile+12 vs school

Hispanic (2023)10th percentile+6 vs school

African American (2021)8th percentile+7 vs school

Multi-racial (2021)6th percentile+6 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)4th percentile~ school

White (2021)2nd percentile~ school

Male (2021)1st percentile~ school

By subject vs Arizona (2022-2023) ?

Mathematics14%-25 vs state

English Language Arts10%-30 vs state

Science9%-25 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				AASA English Language Arts (2025)						AASA Mathematics (2025)					AzSCI Science (2025)		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 (2023)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	AASA English Language Arts 4th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 5th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 6th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 7th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 8th Grade	AASA Mathematics 3rd Grade	AASA Mathematics 4th Grade	AASA Mathematics 5th Grade	AASA Mathematics 6th Grade	AASA Mathematics 8th Grade	AzSCI Science 5th Grade	AzSCI Science 8th Grade	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	Public, Charter	K-8	2929 E McKellips Rd	Mesa	85213	Maricopa County	Kaizen Education Foundation dba Vista Grove Prepar	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 924-1500	76	12	6.3	84.0%	19 (25.0%)	10 (13.2%)	33 (43.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.9%)	1 (1.3%)	10 (13.2%)								(n/a)														$21,258	$2,899	$5,820	$11,618	$7,932	$4,607	$12,539
Hale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1425 N 23rd St	Mesa	85213	Maricopa County	Mesa Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 472-7400	477	32	15.1	23.9%	333 (69.8%)	7 (1.5%)	77 (16.1%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (2.9%)	10 (2.1%)	35 (7.3%)	81.3	146^th of 909 public elementary schools	83.9%		86.1	113^th of 912 public elementary schools	87.6%	33	47.0	72.0	60.0	61.0			61.0	72.0	65.0	55.0		50.0		$8,208	$97	$05	$200	$7,720	$386	$8,106
Legacy Traditional School - Mesa	Public, Charter	K-6	3651 E McKellips Rd	Mesa	85286	Maricopa County	Legacy Traditional School - Mesa	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 576-4000	456	26	17.5	37.8%	196 (43.0%)	32 (7.0%)	182 (39.9%)	7 (1.5%)	7 (1.5%)	2 (0.4%)	30 (6.6%)	41.1	461^st of 909 public elementary schools	49.3%		48.4	419^th of 912 public elementary schools	54.1%	42	44.0	41.0	41.0				37.0	43.0	30.0			37.0			$00			$00
Ishikawa Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2635 N 32nd St	Mesa	85213	Maricopa County	Mesa Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 472-7700	786	42	18.7	24.9%	496 (63.1%)	11 (1.4%)	186 (23.7%)	7 (0.9%)	46 (5.9%)	2 (0.3%)	38 (4.8%)	88.3	82^nd of 909 public elementary schools	91.0%		80.3	160^th of 912 public elementary schools	82.5%	78	62.0	67.0	67.0	69.0			67.0	71.0	74.0	59.0		54.0		$6,706	$30	$03	$63	$6,346	$328	$6,674
Hermosa Vista Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2626 N 24th St	Mesa	85213	Maricopa County	Mesa Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 472-7551	662	39	16.9	18.9%	426 (64.4%)	13 (2.0%)	168 (25.4%)	5 (0.8%)	27 (4.1%)	4 (0.6%)	19 (2.9%)	76.6	193^rd of 909 public elementary schools	78.8%		78.2	181^st of 912 public elementary schools	80.2%	12	57.0	74.0	57.0	65.0			44.0	69.0	50.0	47.0		55.0		$7,492	$221	$08	$450	$6,801	$462	$7,263
Highland Arts Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	3042 E Adobe St	Mesa	85213	Maricopa County	Mesa Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 472-7600	648	38	17.0	39.9%	375 (57.9%)	44 (6.8%)	176 (27.2%)	3 (0.5%)	11 (1.7%)	5 (0.8%)	34 (5.2%)	63.7	298^th of 909 public elementary schools	67.2%		59.7	335^th of 912 public elementary schools	63.3%	37	36.0	50.0	58.0	61.0			44.0	49.0	66.0	39.0		50.0		$7,200	$563	$62	$1,188	$6,410	$165	$6,575
Field Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2325 E Adobe St	Mesa	85213	Maricopa County	Mesa Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 472-9800	564	36	15.8	60.7%	197 (34.9%)	37 (6.6%)	277 (49.1%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (3.2%)	10 (1.8%)	24 (4.3%)	22.1	671^st of 909 public elementary schools	26.2%		21.4	678^th of 912 public elementary schools	25.7%	7	32.0	28.0	33.0	31.0			29.0	25.0	28.0	24.0		25.0		$9,586	$631	$142	$1,404	$8,685	$127	$8,813
Montessori Education Centre Charter School - North Campus	Public, Charter	K-7	815 N Gilbert Rd	Mesa	85203	Maricopa County	Montessori Education Centre Charter School	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 964-1381	186	17	11.2		106 (57.0%)	7 (3.8%)	57 (30.6%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (6.5%)	79.7	157^th of 909 public elementary schools	82.7%		69.7	253^rd of 912 public elementary schools	72.3%	96	50.0	68.0					64.0								$00			$00
MacArthur Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1435 E McLellan Rd	Mesa	85203	Maricopa County	Mesa Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 472-7800	545	30	18.1	26.9%	362 (66.4%)	11 (2.0%)	142 (26.1%)	5 (0.9%)	7 (1.3%)	6 (1.1%)	12 (2.2%)	69.2	260^th of 909 public elementary schools	71.4%		70.4	246^th of 912 public elementary schools	73.0%	14	48.0	55.0	52.0	51.0			48.0	62.0	59.0	51.0		47.0		$7,581	$49	$01	$99	$7,345	$186	$7,531
Self Development Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	1709 N Greenfield Rd	Mesa	85205	Maricopa County	Self Development Charter School	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 641-2640	301	23	13.3		115 (38.2%)	30 (10.0%)	89 (29.6%)	41 (13.6%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (7.0%)	92.6	53^rd of 909 public elementary schools	94.2%		94.2	42^nd of 912 public elementary schools	95.4%	11	79.0	59.0	88.0	69.0	65.0	84.0	81.0	66.0	92.0	65.0	68.0	92.0	60.0	$9,801	$00	$70	$70	$5,367	$4,363	$9,731

Frequently Asked Questions about Vista Grove Preparatory Academy

What is the racial makeup of Vista Grove Preparatory Academy?

Students at Vista Grove Preparatory Academy are 43% Hispanic, 25% White, 13% African American, 13% Two or more races, 4% American Indian, 1% Pacific Islander.

How many students attend Vista Grove Preparatory Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 76 students attended Vista Grove Preparatory Academy.

What district is Vista Grove Preparatory Academy in?

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