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Leman Academy of Excellence East Mesa

Public, Charter Grades K-8

Summary

Leman Academy of Excellence East Mesa is a public charter elementary school serving 220 students in grades K-8 in Mesa, Arizona. This high-performing school is part of the Leman Academy of Excellence Inc. district, which is ranked 139 out of 540 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Leman Academy of Excellence East Mesa stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in science and mathematics. The school outperforms the state and district averages, with 47% of 5th-grade students and 54% of 8th-grade students proficient in science, compared to 34% and 27% for the state, respectively. In English Language Arts, the school's proficiency rates range from 43% to 64%, higher than the state average. Similarly, the school's mathematics proficiency rates, ranging from 36% to 73%, are also above the state's. The school's exceptional 8th-grade performance, with 54% proficiency in English Language Arts and 70% in Mathematics, is particularly noteworthy.

While Leman Academy of Excellence East Mesa has a higher percentage of White students (60-68%) compared to the surrounding schools, the school's racial makeup is still more diverse than the state average. The school's strong focus on academic excellence and its diverse student population make it a unique educational option in the Mesa area. However, the school's higher spending per student and the relatively lower performance of certain student subgroups, such as male and White students, may suggest potential equity concerns that warrant further investigation.

128

Students ?

7.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

3761 S Power Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212-3634

(602) 975-4750

District: Leman Academy of Excellence Inc.

Racial breakdown:

White:

52.3%

Hispanic:

27.3%

Two or more races:

10.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 78th percentile in 2021 → 77th in 2023

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arizona average (46% vs 36% meeting standards)

✓Small classes — about 7 students per teacher

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school46%

District avg53%

Arizona avg36%

Not ranked this year

Leman Academy of Excellence East Mesa did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

101^st of 289Leman Academy of Excellence Inc. among Arizona districts

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

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	76.0	283 of 1245	77.3%	★★★★☆
2021	77.9	267 of 1226	78.2%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	86.2	138 of 1219	88.7%	★★★★☆
2022	57.2	338 of 824	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	71.1	319 of 1219	73.8%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	65.0	331 of 1170	71.7%	★★★★☆
2022	43.2	411 of 716	42.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	61.3	369 of 1198	69.2%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	71.3	212 of 1116	81.0%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	57.7	451 of 1216	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	32.9	555 of 830	33.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	79.9	216 of 1220	82.3%	★★★★☆

Military Connected

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	37.0	192 of 239	19.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	39.7	413 of 617	33.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	38.4	314 of 444	29.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	67.7	229 of 1027	77.7%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	59.0	296 of 1201	75.4%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	64.5	323 of 1024	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	30.0	615 of 800	23.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	73.3	254 of 1161	78.1%	★★★★☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	78.3	140 of 854	83.6%	★★★★☆
2021	72.9	185 of 832	77.8%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	83.4	97 of 806	88.0%	★★★★☆
2021	67.9	206 of 820	74.9%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	69.4	161 of 760	78.8%	★★★★☆
2022	82.6	47 of 392	88.0%	★★★★☆
2021	41.4	401 of 802	50.0%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	71.0	184 of 810	77.3%	★★★★☆
2022	68.7	109 of 476	77.1%	★★★★☆
2021	72.6	177 of 818	78.4%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2022	46.7	130 of 211	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	84.3	39 of 650	94.0%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	27.1	779 of 789	1.3%	☆☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	70.3	143 of 675	78.8%	★★★★☆
2022	55.2	191 of 446	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	67.1	206 of 780	73.6%	★★★★☆

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)

Elementary school

Female (2023)89th percentile+11 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)81st percentile+4 vs school

Special Education (2021)75th percentile-3 vs school

Hispanic (2023)72nd percentile-6 vs school

White (2023)68th percentile-9 vs school

Male (2023)63rd percentile-14 vs school

Multi-racial (2023)33rd percentile-44 vs school

Military Connected (2021)20th percentile-59 vs school

Middle school

Female (2023)88th percentile+4 vs school

Hispanic (2023)79th percentile-5 vs school

White (2023)79th percentile-5 vs school

Male (2023)77th percentile-6 vs school

Multi-racial (2022)38th percentile

Special Education (2021)1st percentile-76 vs school

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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	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 Mathematics 3rd Grade	AASA Mathematics 4th Grade	AASA Mathematics 5th Grade	AASA Mathematics 6th Grade	AzSCI Science 5th 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
Leman Academy of Excellence East Mesa	Public, Charter	K-8	3761 S Power Rd	Mesa	85212	Maricopa County	Leman Academy of Excellence Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 975-4750	128	18	7.1		67 (52.3%)	7 (5.5%)	35 (27.3%)	6 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (10.2%)								(n/a)	46.0										$00			$00
Liberty Arts Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	3015 S Power Rd	Mesa	85212	Maricopa County	Kaizen Education Foundation dba Liberty Arts Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 830-3444	296	19	15.5		124 (41.9%)	17 (5.7%)	113 (38.2%)	7 (2.4%)	4 (1.4%)	3 (1.0%)	28 (9.5%)								(n/a)		28.0				24.0				$12,043	$1,173	$2,148	$4,493	$5,459	$3,264	$8,723
Superstition Springs Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	7125 E Monterey Ave	Mesa	85209	Maricopa County	Gilbert Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 641-6413	731	49	14.8		389 (53.2%)	20 (2.7%)	222 (30.4%)	13 (1.8%)	4 (0.5%)	15 (2.1%)	68 (9.3%)	75.3	202^nd of 909 public elementary schools	77.8%		70.1	249^th of 912 public elementary schools	72.7%	47	58.0	67.0	43.0	64.0	68.0	74.0	52.0	51.0	39.0	$7,768	$129	$485	$744	$7,395		$7,154
Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Warner	Public, Charter	K-6	3939 E Warner Rd	Gilbert	85296	Maricopa County	CAFA Inc. dba Learning Foundation and Performing	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 248-8025	285	20	14.2		101 (35.4%)	54 (18.9%)	97 (34.0%)	7 (2.5%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (8.4%)	33.8	527^th of 909 public elementary schools	42.0%		32.4	553^rd of 912 public elementary schools	39.4%	26		54.0	33.0	33.0		30.0			29.0	$6,315	$1,107	$249	$2,462	$3,874	$1,086	$4,960
Highland Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	230 N Cole Ct	Gilbert	85234	Maricopa County	Gilbert Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 832-3034	787	51	15.3		544 (69.1%)	10 (1.3%)	161 (20.5%)	21 (2.7%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	45 (5.7%)	85.7	110^th of 909 public elementary schools	87.9%		88.3	91^st of 912 public elementary schools	90.0%	19	58.0	73.0	69.0	69.0	63.0	52.0	65.0	58.0	68.0	$6,768	$31	$00	$63	$6,579	$157	$6,736
Boulder Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	8045 E Portobello Ave	Mesa	85212	Maricopa County	Gilbert Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 507-1404	461	36	12.6		243 (52.7%)	23 (5.0%)	158 (34.3%)	7 (1.5%)	8 (1.7%)	3 (0.7%)	19 (4.1%)	50	386^th of 909 public elementary schools	57.5%		56.3	352^nd of 912 public elementary schools	61.4%	34	31.0	62.0	42.0	50.0	44.0	54.0	31.0	43.0	31.0	$9,569	$470	$681	$1,621	$8,508		$8,418
Towne Meadows Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1101 N Recker Rd	Gilbert	85234	Maricopa County	Gilbert Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 854-1545	647	40	16.2		381 (58.9%)	14 (2.2%)	173 (26.7%)	21 (3.2%)	5 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	51 (7.9%)	78.8	168^th of 909 public elementary schools	81.5%		64.3	292^nd of 912 public elementary schools	68.0%	124	55.0	70.0	61.0	57.0	53.0	60.0	62.0	59.0	48.0	$7,205	$168	$515	$852	$6,775		$6,522
Noah Webster Schools- Mesa	Public, Charter	K-8	7301 E Baseline Rd	Mesa	85209	Maricopa County	Noah Webster Schools - Mesa	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 986-2335	525	27	19.4		230 (43.8%)	26 (5.0%)	230 (43.8%)	3 (0.6%)	4 (0.8%)	5 (1.0%)	27 (5.1%)	47.9	403^rd of 909 public elementary schools	55.7%		41.8	464^th of 912 public elementary schools	49.1%	61	34.0	49.0	46.0	31.0	54.0	40.0	43.0		42.0		$00			$00
Carol Rae Ranch Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	3777 E Houston Ave	Gilbert	85234	Maricopa County	Gilbert Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 507-1359	561	41	13.7		342 (61.0%)	14 (2.5%)	141 (25.1%)	20 (3.6%)	3 (0.5%)	3 (0.5%)	38 (6.8%)	72	235^th of 909 public elementary schools	74.1%		64	297^th of 912 public elementary schools	67.4%	62	51.0	60.0	60.0	71.0	47.0	53.0	44.0	59.0	48.0	$10,735	$230	$602	$1,062	$9,785	$118	$9,903
Gateway Pointe Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	2069 South De La Torre Drive	Gilbert	85295	Maricopa County	Higley Unified School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 279-7700	685	46	14.7		315 (46.0%)	68 (9.9%)	192 (28.0%)	17 (2.5%)	7 (1.0%)	14 (2.0%)	72 (10.5%)	60.1	319^th of 909 public elementary schools	64.9%		47.7	421^st of 912 public elementary schools	53.8%	102	51.0	53.0	48.0	43.0	50.0	45.0	59.0	40.0	42.0	$7,347	$623	$77	$1,323	$5,950	$696	$6,646

Frequently Asked Questions about Leman Academy of Excellence East Mesa

How many students attend Leman Academy of Excellence East Mesa?

In the 2024-25 school year, 128 students attended Leman Academy of Excellence East Mesa.

What district is Leman Academy of Excellence East Mesa in?

Leman Academy of Excellence Inc.

What is the racial makeup of Leman Academy of Excellence East Mesa?

Students at Leman Academy of Excellence East Mesa are 52% White, 27% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 5% African American, 5% Asian.

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