Summary:
The 85201 zip code area of Mesa, Arizona is home to 15 schools, including 11 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school, all part of the Mesa Unified District except for the charter schools. While the schools serve a diverse student population with high rates of free/reduced lunch, the academic performance varies significantly, with a few standout schools like Gem Charter School and Mesa Distance Learning Program outperforming the district and state averages, while others like Kerr Elementary, Webster Elementary, and Step Up School struggle with lower test scores.
The data reveals that Gem Charter School, a top-performing elementary school in the area, ranks 414 out of 1,245 Arizona elementary schools and is rated 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. It boasts strong academic performance, with 67% of 5th graders proficient or better in science, and high proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math across grade levels. Meanwhile, the Mesa Distance Learning Program, an alternative public virtual school, stands out with some of the highest test scores in the data set, with 55% of 11th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 46% proficient or better in Math, significantly higher than the district and state averages.
While Westwood High School has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 73.6% compared to the other schools in the data set, the overall academic performance in the 85201 zip code area is generally below the district and state averages, with the exception of a few charter schools. This highlights the significant variation in educational outcomes within the same zip code and the importance of analyzing data at the school level to understand the unique challenges and strengths of each institution.
Thank you for your feedback!
