Is American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6 a good school?

American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6 ranks 198 th of 904 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6?

In the 2022-23 school year, 412 students attended American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6.

What is the racial makeup of American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6?

Students at American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6 are 67% White, 24% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6

Summary:

American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6 is a high-performing public charter elementary school in Mesa, Arizona, serving 412 students from kindergarten to 6th grade. The school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with strong academic performance that exceeds state and district averages.

American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6 has maintained a reputation for excellence, earning 4-5 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are significantly higher than the state averages, particularly in certain subject areas and student subgroups. For example, the school's 6th-grade English Language Arts and 3rd-grade Mathematics proficiency rates are notably strong. Additionally, the school's performance is impressive among Hispanic, Native American, and low socioeconomic status students, ranking among the top 5-60 schools in the state for these subgroups.

Compared to nearby schools, Brinton Elementary and Boulder Creek Elementary, American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6 consistently outperforms them on state assessments. The school also stands out for its racial diversity, with a higher percentage of Hispanic and multi-racial students than the nearby public schools. While the school's spending per student is slightly higher than the state average, it may be an area to explore for potential resource allocation and optimization.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-6

4507 S Mountain Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212-7010

(480) 420-2110

District: American Leadership Academy Inc.

SchoolDigger Rank:
198^th of 904 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,594

Student/teacher ratio: n/a

Number of students: 412

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.5%

Hispanic:

24.3%

Two or more races:

5.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6 ranks better than 78.1% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks 2^nd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the American Leadership Academy Inc. School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.12. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6 has the smallest elementary school student body size in the American Leadership Academy Inc. School District. Racial makeup is: White (66.5%), Hispanic (24.3%), two or more races (5.6%). (See more...)

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Compare Details The average total spent per student at American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6 is $7,594, which is the 2^nd highest among 5 elementary schools in the American Leadership Academy Inc. School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6 198^th of 904 Arizona public elementary schools. (See American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6 in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks American Leadership Academy Inc. 106^th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2015	62.88	322^nd	955	66.3%
2016	66.98	334^th	1079	69.0%
2017	73.29	288^th	1106	74.0%
2018	74.70	275^th	1109	75.2%
2019	82.62	165^th	1039	84.1%
2021	91.80	91^st	1226	92.6%
2022	87.80	75^th	1000	92.5%
2023	87.42	150^th	1245	88.0%
2024	76.12	198^th	904	78.1%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	71.56	183^rd	1027	82.2%
2022	85.87	24^th	444	94.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	61.57	253^rd	1201	78.9%
2023	65.52	177^th	820	78.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2022	87.93	39^th	618	93.7%
2023	82.77	115^th	1116	89.7%
2024	94.99	21^st	546	96.2%

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Rank History for Female students at American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	73.38	271^st	1023	73.5%
2019	79.79	136^th	862	84.2%
2021	91.05	85^th	1219	93.0%
2022	88.51	48^th	824	94.2%
2023	83.31	176^th	1219	85.6%
2024	78.14	90^th	593	84.8%

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Rank History for Male students at American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	73.55	270^th	1032	73.8%
2019	74.53	195^th	850	77.1%
2021	89.80	105^th	1220	91.4%
2022	77.31	141^st	830	83.0%
2023	87.12	137^th	1216	88.7%
2024	79.86	92^nd	609	84.9%

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Rank History for Asian students at American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	80.19	51^st	620	91.8%

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Rank History for African American students at American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	65.13	148^th	895	83.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2019	88.03	64^th	709	91.0%
2021	90.61	61^st	1198	94.9%
2022	86.58	53^rd	716	92.6%
2023	90.74	56^th	1170	95.2%

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Rank History for Native American students at American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	99.22	1^st	654	99.8%

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Rank History for White students at American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	65.82	247^th	720	65.7%
2019	73.14	123^rd	595	79.3%
2021	83.48	121^st	1161	89.6%
2022	79.02	83^rd	800	89.6%
2023	69.91	262^nd	1024	74.4%
2024	54.52	211^th	477	55.8%

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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, January 22, 2019

VERY bad problem with bullying, and the particular teacher we had joined in the fun with the bullies. This school claims to have a strict policy, but that could not be further from the truth. The director failed to take all my claims of bullying by students and a teacher seriously. Close Quote

Enrollment information for American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2013	194	13	4	42	1	6	10	270
2014	224	9	8	51	0	6	15	313
2015	311	10	8	63	0	9	18	419
2016	310	7	10	60	0	5	26	418
2017	347	11	10	82	0	2	21	473
2018	354	14	7	65	3	1	29	473
2019	374	11	6	55	4	2	25	477
2020	279	11	7	102	4	2	21	426
2021	287	6	4	115	3	3	18	436
2022	289	4	3	115	1	2	27	441
2023	274	4	5	100	4	2	23	412

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	270	n/a	n/a	28.5
2014	313	n/a	n/a	13.7
2015	419	n/a	n/a	n/a
2016	418	n/a	n/a	28.9
2017	473	n/a	n/a	23.9
2018	473	n/a	n/a	n/a
2019	477	n/a	n/a	n/a
2020	426	n/a	n/a	8
2021	436	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	441	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	412	n/a	n/a	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	270	n/a	n/a	28.5
2014	313	n/a	n/a	13.7
2015	419	n/a	n/a	n/a
2016	418	n/a	n/a	28.9
2017	473	n/a	n/a	23.9
2018	473	n/a	n/a	n/a
2019	477	n/a	n/a	n/a
2020	426	n/a	n/a	8
2021	436	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	441	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	412	n/a	n/a	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$106 (1.4%)	$04 (0.1%)	$217 (2.9%)	$5,163 (69.0%)	$2,210 (29.5%)	$7,372 (98.5%)	$7,483
2022	$68 (0.9%)	$353 (4.6%)	$489 (6.4%)	$4,986 (65.7%)	$2,187 (28.8%)	$7,173 (94.5%)	$7,594

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Impact of COVID-19 on American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6

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Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 165^th of 1039 Elementary schools	Ranks 150^th of 1245 Elementary schools	3.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	477	412	13.6%
African American	11	4	63.6%
American Indian	4	4
Asian	6	5	16.7%
Hispanic	55	100	81.8%
Pacific Islander	2	2
White	374	274	26.7%
Two or More Races	25	23	8%

Schools Near American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				AASA English Language Arts (2024)						AASA Mathematics (2024)						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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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 7th Grade	AASA Mathematics 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
American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6	Public, Charter	K-6	4507 S Mountain Rd	Mesa	85212	Maricopa County	American Leadership Academy Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 420-2110	412				274 (66.5%)	4 (1.0%)	100 (24.3%)	5 (1.2%)	4 (1.0%)	2 (0.5%)	23 (5.6%)	76.1	198^th of 904 public elementary schools	78.1%		87.4	150^th of 1245 public elementary schools	88.0%	48	63.0	43.0	52.0	80.0			81.0	44.0	52.0	74.0			$7,594	$68	$353	$489	$4,986	$2,187	$7,173
Meridian	Public	PK, KG-6	3900 S Mountain Rd	Mesa	85212	Maricopa County	Gilbert Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 497-4032	791	48	16.6	22.9%	509 (64.3%)	20 (2.5%)	217 (27.4%)	7 (0.9%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	32 (4.0%)	69.2	257^th of 904 public elementary schools	71.6%		83.7	196^th of 1245 public elementary schools	84.3%	61	65.0	73.0	44.0	65.0			63.0	48.0	33.0	46.0			$7,565	$17	$10	$44	$7,374	$164	$7,537
Gateway Polytechnic Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	5149 S Signal Butte Rd	Mesa	85212	Maricopa County	Queen Creek Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 987-7440	1,034	54	19.0	9.9%	712 (68.9%)	22 (2.1%)	221 (21.4%)	15 (1.5%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	59 (5.7%)	69.5	252^nd of 904 public elementary schools	72.1%		69.8	338^th of 1245 public elementary schools	72.9%	86	61.0	56.0	45.0	53.0			72.0	50.0	47.0	49.0			$5,828	$229		$458	$5,008	$591	$5,599
Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Eastmark	Public, Charter	K-8	4850 W. Eastmark Parkway	Mesa	85212	Maricopa County	Edkey Inc. - Pathfinder Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 351-8070	345			22.9%	206 (59.7%)	7 (2.0%)	85 (24.6%)	8 (2.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (11.0%)	70.9	239^th of 904 public elementary schools	73.6%		85.8	173^rd of 1245 public elementary schools	86.1%	66	47.0	58.0	62.0	68.0			52.0	59.0		41.0			$8,240	$276	$73	$626	$4,897	$2,994	$7,891
Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa	Public, Charter	K-8	10707 E. Guadalupe Rd.	Mesa	85209	Maricopa County	Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 935-5320	1,049			30.9%	551 (52.5%)	44 (4.2%)	317 (30.2%)	37 (3.5%)	10 (1.0%)	6 (0.6%)	84 (8.0%)	43.8	445^th of 904 public elementary schools	50.8%		57.8	454^th of 1245 public elementary schools	63.5%	9	47.0	59.0	40.0	50.0	65.0	39.0	44.0	36.0	23.0	24.0	25.0	29.0		$00			$00
Silver Valley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	9737 E Toledo Ave	Mesa	85212	Maricopa County	Queen Creek Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 987-7443	1,240	62	20.1	9.9%	841 (67.8%)	43 (3.5%)	227 (18.3%)	29 (2.3%)	5 (0.4%)	9 (0.7%)	86 (6.9%)	65.4	277^th of 904 public elementary schools	69.4%		77.8	257^th of 1245 public elementary schools	79.4%	20	49.0	61.0	56.0	52.0			54.0	58.0	44.0	38.0			$5,648	$142		$285	$4,861	$645	$5,506
Canyon Rim Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	3045 S Canyon Rim	Mesa	85212	Maricopa County	Gilbert Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 984-3216	849	54	15.7	27.8%	507 (59.7%)	22 (2.6%)	243 (28.6%)	14 (1.6%)	6 (0.7%)	2 (0.2%)	55 (6.5%)	80.2	161^st of 904 public elementary schools	82.2%		88.7	139^th of 1245 public elementary schools	88.8%	22	52.0	56.0	62.0	74.0			59.0	57.0	59.0	69.0			$8,142	$339	$06	$684	$7,567	$231	$7,797
Augusta Ranch Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	9430 E Neville Ave	Mesa	85209	Maricopa County	Gilbert Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 635-2011	953	56	17.0	29.0%	636 (66.7%)	32 (3.4%)	211 (22.1%)	19 (2.0%)	8 (0.8%)	7 (0.7%)	40 (4.2%)	64.4	286^th of 904 public elementary schools	68.4%		75.7	285^th of 1245 public elementary schools	77.1%	1	51.0	56.0	55.0	69.0			57.0	35.0	41.0	47.0			$6,555	$232	$00	$465	$6,198	$124	$6,322
Brinton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	11455 E Sunland Ave	Mesa	85208	Maricopa County	Mesa Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 472-4075	454	29	15.7	52.9%	195 (43.0%)	27 (5.9%)	193 (42.5%)	2 (0.4%)	7 (1.5%)	3 (0.7%)	27 (5.9%)	39.3	481^st of 904 public elementary schools	46.8%		40.9	658^th of 1245 public elementary schools	47.1%	177	34.0	48.0	39.0	48.0			38.0	31.0	35.0	36.0			$8,728	$911	$56	$1,877	$7,565	$196	$7,762
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	465	40	11.7	39.8%	253 (54.4%)	25 (5.4%)	149 (32.0%)	5 (1.1%)	7 (1.5%)	6 (1.3%)	20 (4.3%)	57.4	345^th of 904 public elementary schools	61.8%		58.4	451^st of 1245 public elementary schools	63.8%	106	52.0	51.0	41.0	59.0			55.0	43.0	41.0	38.0			$9,569	$470	$681	$1,621	$8,508		$8,418

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