Summary:
The 85210 zip code area of Mesa, Arizona is home to 11 schools, including 8 elementary schools, 3 high schools, and no middle schools or alternative schools. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and struggling schools, with some standout institutions like Heritage Academy and Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus outperforming their peers in the Mesa Unified District.
Heritage Academy, a public charter high school, stands out as one of the top-performing schools in the area, ranking among the top 34 high schools in Arizona. The school boasts consistently high test scores, with 89% of 11th graders proficient in English Language Arts and 67% proficient in Mathematics. Additionally, Heritage Academy has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 78.4%. Another standout is Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus, a public elementary school that ranks among the top 136 elementary schools in Arizona and has exceptional test scores, with 71% of 4th graders proficient in English Language Arts and 70% proficient in Mathematics.
While some schools in the 85210 zip code area excel, others struggle to meet state and district averages. Schools like Burke Basic School, Lincoln Elementary School, and Guerrero Elementary School have proficiency rates well below the state average, highlighting the significant variation in school quality within the same district. The data also suggests that smaller schools, such as Heritage Academy Pinnacle and International Commerce High School MCG, may be more successful in terms of academic achievement.
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