How many students attend Kaizen Education Foundation dba Vista Grove Preparatory Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 81 students attended Kaizen Education Foundation dba Vista Grove Preparatory Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Kaizen Education Foundation dba Vista Grove Preparatory Academy?

Students at Kaizen Education Foundation dba Vista Grove Preparatory Academy are 52% Hispanic, 27% African American, 17% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

Kaizen Education Foundation dba Vista Grove Preparatory Academy

Summary:

Kaizen Education Foundation dba Vista Grove Preparatory Academy is an elementary public charter school in Mesa, Arizona, serving 81 students from kindergarten to 6th grade. The school has a predominantly Hispanic (51.85%) and African American (27.16%) student population, with a high percentage (83.95%) of students from low-income families.

Despite its higher per-student spending compared to nearby schools, Kaizen Education Foundation dba Vista Grove Preparatory Academy has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Arizona, with proficiency rates ranging from 0% to 18% across all grade levels and subject areas. The school's academic performance is significantly below the state averages, and its statewide ranking has steadily declined from 815 out of 1,039 schools in 2018-2019 to 1,192 out of 1,245 schools in the 2022-2023 school year. In comparison, nearby public and charter schools like Field Elementary School, Montessori Education Centre Charter School - North Campus, and Self Development Charter School generally outperform Kaizen Education Foundation dba Vista Grove Preparatory Academy in terms of academic achievement, student-teacher ratios, and socioeconomic status of the student population.

The school's challenges in providing a high-quality education to its predominantly African American and Hispanic student population, coupled with its declining academic performance and higher per-student spending, suggest that Kaizen Education Foundation dba Vista Grove Preparatory Academy may need to implement substantial changes to improve student outcomes and better serve the local community. This could involve re-evaluating its educational approach, resource allocation, and strategies to address the racial disparities and socioeconomic challenges faced by its students.

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Public, Charter K-6

2929 E McKellips Rd
Mesa, AZ 85213-3128

(480) 924-1500

District: Kaizen Education Foundation dba Vista Grove Prepar

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,258

Student/teacher ratio: n/a

Number of students: 81

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

51.9%

African American:

27.2%

White:

17.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 84%

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Student Body

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Rank History for all students at Kaizen Education Foundation dba Vista Grove Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2010	19.03	968^th	1090	11.2%
2011	11.24	1012^th	1075	5.9%
2012	8.13	1121^st	1141	1.8%
2013	19.61	1048^th	1158	9.5%
2014	20.12	919^th	1079	14.8%
2016	13.39	986^th	1079	8.6%
2017	12.21	1033^rd	1106	6.6%
2018	17.06	956^th	1109	13.8%
2019	20.76	815^th	1039	21.6%
2021	7.86	1217^th	1226	0.7%
2023	11.53	1192^nd	1245	4.3%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Kaizen Education Foundation dba Vista Grove Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	14.56	961^st	1027	6.4%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Kaizen Education Foundation dba Vista Grove Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	39.29	545^th	975	44.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Kaizen Education Foundation dba Vista Grove Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	23.66	1053^rd	1201	12.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kaizen Education Foundation dba Vista Grove Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	24.87	658^th	820	19.8%
2023	13.47	1072^nd	1116	3.9%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Kaizen Education Foundation dba Vista Grove Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	35.31	6^th	6	0.0%
2021	31.86	324^th	423	23.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Kaizen Education Foundation dba Vista Grove Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	16.78	904^th	1023	11.6%
2021	8.41	1210^th	1219	0.7%
2023	18.34	1030^th	1219	15.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Kaizen Education Foundation dba Vista Grove Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	20.49	851^st	1032	17.5%
2021	9.38	1209^th	1220	0.9%

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Rank History for African American students at Kaizen Education Foundation dba Vista Grove Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	22.29	826^th	895	7.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kaizen Education Foundation dba Vista Grove Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	26.50	702^nd	911	22.9%
2021	12.06	1182^nd	1198	1.3%
2023	17.81	1052^nd	1170	10.1%

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Rank History for Native American students at Kaizen Education Foundation dba Vista Grove Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	28.67	510^th	654	22.0%

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Rank History for White students at Kaizen Education Foundation dba Vista Grove Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	6.46	1137^th	1161	2.1%

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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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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	83	10	8	31	4	n/a	n/a	136
2011	86	27	5	48	6	1	8	181
2012	107	36	4	103	7	1	12	270
2013	98	55	0	117	13	1	17	301
2014	95	55	0	168	24	0	17	359
2015	79	39	0	161	22	2	17	320
2016	62	48	1	144	20	4	14	293
2017	50	48	1	141	21	1	14	276
2018	50	43	1	150	19	3	11	277
2019	49	42	1	127	21	1	10	251
2020	15	25	1	69	9	0	4	123
2021	15	29	1	59	5	0	5	114
2022	8	14	0	51	6	0	4	83
2023	14	22	0	42	1	0	2	81

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

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	136	n/a	n/a	74.3
2011	181	n/a	n/a	80.1
2012	270	n/a	n/a	90.7
2013	301	n/a	n/a	71.1
2014	359	n/a	n/a	91.9
2015	320	n/a	n/a	0
2016	293	n/a	n/a	98
2017	276	n/a	n/a	100
2018	277	n/a	n/a	88.4
2019	251	n/a	n/a	88.4
2020	123	n/a	n/a	83.7
2021	114	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	83	n/a	n/a	83.1
2023	81	n/a	n/a	84

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 Kaizen Education Foundation dba Vista Grove Preparatory Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	136	n/a	n/a	74.3
2011	181	n/a	n/a	80.1
2012	270	n/a	n/a	90.7
2013	301	n/a	n/a	71.1
2014	359	n/a	n/a	91.9
2015	320	n/a	n/a	0
2016	293	n/a	n/a	98
2017	276	n/a	n/a	100
2018	277	n/a	n/a	88.4
2019	251	n/a	n/a	88.4
2020	123	n/a	n/a	83.7
2021	114	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	83	n/a	n/a	83.1
2023	81	n/a	n/a	84

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 Kaizen Education Foundation dba Vista Grove Preparatory Academy

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	$1,777 (17.1%)	$95 (0.9%)	$3,650 (35.1%)	$5,517 (53.1%)	$3,008 (28.9%)	$8,525 (82.0%)	$10,398
2020	$1,955 (12.6%)	$1,224 (7.9%)	$5,135 (33.1%)	$7,203 (46.4%)	$5,130 (33.1%)	$12,334 (79.5%)	$15,513
2021	$2,111 (13.4%)	$3,232 (20.5%)	$7,454 (47.2%)	$6,891 (43.7%)	$3,546 (22.5%)	$10,437 (66.1%)	$15,780
2022	$2,899 (13.6%)	$5,820 (27.4%)	$11,618 (54.7%)	$7,932 (37.3%)	$4,607 (21.7%)	$12,539 (59.0%)	$21,258

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kaizen Education Foundation dba Vista Grove Preparatory Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 815^th of 1039 Elementary schools	Ranks 1192^nd of 1245 Elementary schools	17.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	251	81	67.7%
African American	42	22	47.6%
American Indian	21	1	95.2%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	127	42	66.9%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	49	14	71.4%
Two or More Races	10	2	80%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	88.4%	84%	4.5%

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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
Kaizen Education Foundation dba Vista Grove Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	K-6	2929 E McKellips Rd	Mesa	85213	Maricopa County	Kaizen Education Foundation dba Vista Grove Prepar	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 924-1500	81			84.0%	14 (17.3%)	22 (27.2%)	42 (51.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.5%)								(n/a)													$21,258	$2,899	$5,820	$11,618	$7,932	$4,607	$12,539
Hale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1425 N 23rd St	Mesa	85213	Maricopa County	Mesa Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 472-7400	515	34	15.2	23.9%	363 (70.5%)	5 (1.0%)	82 (15.9%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.7%)	9 (1.7%)	37 (7.2%)	86.6	104^th of 904 public elementary schools	88.5%		87.3	152^nd of 1245 public elementary schools	87.8%	48	65.0	71.0	63.0	60.0			78.0	66.0	71.0	51.0			$8,208	$97	$05	$200	$7,720	$386	$8,106
Legacy Traditional School - Mesa	Public, Charter	K-6	3651 E McKellips Rd	Mesa	85215	Maricopa County	Legacy Traditional School - Mesa	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 576-4000	502			37.8%	280 (55.8%)	28 (5.6%)	140 (27.9%)	6 (1.2%)	6 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	41 (8.2%)	45.3	435^th of 904 public elementary schools	51.9%		67.5	367^th of 1245 public elementary schools	70.5%	68	32.0	51.0	50.0	63.0			42.0	33.0	35.0	27.0				$00			$00
Ishikawa Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2635 N 32nd St	Mesa	85213	Maricopa County	Mesa Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 472-7688	835	46	18.1	24.9%	523 (62.6%)	9 (1.1%)	190 (22.8%)	6 (0.7%)	59 (7.1%)	2 (0.2%)	46 (5.5%)	81.2	156^th of 904 public elementary schools	82.7%		89.8	121^st of 1245 public elementary schools	90.3%	35	57.0	68.0	55.0	65.0			50.0	71.0	63.0	63.0			$6,706	$30	$03	$63	$6,346	$328	$6,674
Hermosa Vista Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2626 N 24th St	Mesa	85213	Maricopa County	Mesa Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 472-7551	640	47	13.6	18.9%	438 (68.4%)	9 (1.4%)	136 (21.3%)	6 (0.9%)	27 (4.2%)	5 (0.8%)	19 (3.0%)	80.2	160^th of 904 public elementary schools	82.3%		79.1	238^th of 1245 public elementary schools	80.9%	78	65.0	69.0	56.0	73.0			60.0	54.0	56.0	50.0			$7,492	$221	$08	$450	$6,801	$462	$7,263
Highland Arts Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	3042 E Adobe St	Mesa	85213	Maricopa County	Mesa Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 472-7600	704	42	16.6	39.9%	419 (59.5%)	40 (5.7%)	191 (27.1%)	3 (0.4%)	12 (1.7%)	2 (0.3%)	37 (5.3%)	57.8	343^rd of 904 public elementary schools	62.1%		66.3	376^th of 1245 public elementary schools	69.8%	33	50.0	46.0	50.0	59.0			45.0	34.0	51.0	46.0			$7,200	$563	$62	$1,188	$6,410	$165	$6,575
Field Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2325 E Adobe St	Mesa	85213	Maricopa County	Mesa Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 472-9800	517	36	14.2	60.7%	194 (37.5%)	38 (7.4%)	245 (47.4%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.3%)	7 (1.4%)	21 (4.1%)	20.2	692^nd of 904 public elementary schools	23.5%		30.3	817^th of 1245 public elementary schools	34.4%	125	30.0	37.0	25.0	30.0			34.0	23.0	23.0	22.0			$9,586	$631	$142	$1,404	$8,685	$127	$8,813
Montessori Education Centre Charter School - North Campus	Public, Charter	K-7	815 N Gilbert Rd	Mesa	85203	Maricopa County	Montessori Education Centre Charter School	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 964-1381	207				129 (62.3%)	5 (2.4%)	53 (25.6%)	2 (1.0%)	3 (1.4%)	3 (1.4%)	12 (5.8%)	69.7	250^th of 904 public elementary schools	72.3%		85.8	172^nd of 1245 public elementary schools	86.2%	78	55.0	58.0					54.0							$00			$00
MacArthur Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1435 E McLellan Rd	Mesa	85203	Maricopa County	Mesa Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 472-7800	577	36	15.8	26.9%	388 (67.2%)	10 (1.7%)	146 (25.3%)	5 (0.9%)	10 (1.7%)	5 (0.9%)	13 (2.3%)	71.1	237^th of 904 public elementary schools	73.8%		79.3	235^th of 1245 public elementary schools	81.1%	2	55.0	73.0	49.0	51.0			56.0	52.0	52.0	50.0			$7,581	$49	$01	$99	$7,345	$186	$7,531
Self Development Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	1709 N Greenfield Rd	Mesa	85205	Maricopa County	Self Development Charter School	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 641-2640	402				194 (48.3%)	26 (6.5%)	102 (25.4%)	40 (10.0%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	36 (9.0%)	94.6	39^th of 904 public elementary schools	95.7%		96.4	29^th of 1245 public elementary schools	97.7%	10	68.0	80.0	70.0	75.0	67.0	79.0	77.0	84.0	72.0	71.0	68.0	74.0	$9,801	$00	$70	$70	$5,367	$4,363	$9,731

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