Summary:
The 85205 zip code area of Mesa, Arizona is home to 7 schools, including 5 elementary schools and 2 middle schools, all part of the Mesa Unified District. While the district is ranked 177 out of 289 in Arizona and has a 2-star rating, the standout school in this area is Self Development Charter School, which consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state with a 5-star rating and significantly higher test scores than the district and state averages.
Another high-performing school in the area is Entz Elementary, which ranks in the top 25% of Arizona elementary schools and has strong test scores, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. However, there is a wide disparity in academic performance across the schools, with O'Connor Elementary having some of the lowest proficiency rates, with only 24-39% of students scoring proficient or better.
The middle schools in the area, Fremont Junior High and Shepherd Junior High, both have a higher dropout rate of 5.2% compared to the state average, which is concerning and warrants further investigation. Additionally, the student-teacher ratios vary significantly, with the charter school and some elementary schools having lower ratios, which may contribute to their stronger academic outcomes.
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