Stevenson Elementary School

Summary:

Stevenson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mesa, Arizona, serving grades PK-6 with a student population of 668. The school is part of the Mesa Unified District, which is ranked 179 out of 288 districts in the state.

Stevenson Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Arizona elementary schools, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics significantly below the state and district averages. The school's academic performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as Hispanic, English Language Learner, and Special Education students. Stevenson Elementary has a relatively high student-teacher ratio and its per-student spending has fluctuated over the years, which may be contributing factors to its academic struggles.

Nearby schools in the Mesa Unified District, such as Sousa Elementary, Jefferson Elementary, and Taft Elementary, generally perform better academically than Stevenson Elementary. Schools in the neighboring Gilbert Unified District, such as Augusta Ranch Elementary and Canyon Rim Elementary, also significantly outperform Stevenson Elementary in academic measures.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 638 S 96th St
       Mesa, AZ  85208-2480


(480) 472-9000

District: Mesa Unified District

SchoolDigger Rank:
834th of 912 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,722 Help


Students who attend Stevenson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Smith Junior High School
High:    Skyline High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  689

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
61.5%
White:
28.3%
African American:
4.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Stevenson Elementary School ranks worse than 91.4% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks 44th among 51 ranked elementary schools in the Mesa Unified District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.23. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (61.5%), White (28.3%), African American (4.2%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Stevenson Elementary School is 15.8. 32 elementary schools in the Mesa Unified District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Stevenson Elementary School is $7,722. 43 elementary schools in the Mesa Unified District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Stevenson Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Stevenson Elementary School 834th of 912 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Stevenson Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Mesa Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mesa Unified District 187th of 297 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Stevenson Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Stevenson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 43.99 614th 1062 42.2%
2010 36.47 712th 1090 34.7%
2011 44.78 583rd 1075 45.8%
2012 49.92 587th 1141 48.6%
2013 29.09 916th 1158 20.9%
2014 19.67 923rd 1079 14.5%
2015 13.80 871st 955 8.8%
2016 24.91 816th 1079 24.4%
2017 27.03 793rd 1106 28.3%
2018 22.38 862nd 1109 22.3%
2019 19.61 839th 1039 19.2%
2021 22.79 930th 1226 24.1%
2022 10.32 936th 1000 6.4%
2023 16.20 1083rd 1245 13.0%
2024 12.23 834th 912 8.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Stevenson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 32.63 737th 1027 28.2%
2022 37.71 323rd 444 27.3%
2023 41.13 401st 617 35.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Stevenson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.29 545th 975 44.1%
2023 17.03 427th 451 5.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Stevenson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 25.96 1005th 1201 16.3%
2023 18.89 766th 820 6.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Stevenson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.74 639th 820 22.1%
2022 13.08 596th 618 3.6%
2023 21.17 954th 1116 14.5%
2024 15.71 518th 556 6.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Stevenson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.14 871st 1023 14.9%
2019 14.16 758th 862 12.1%
2021 23.94 937th 1219 23.1%
2023 16.89 1064th 1219 12.7%
2024 8.58 570th 602 5.3%
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Rank History for Foster Care students at Stevenson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 43.16 141st 306 53.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Stevenson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.34 834th 1032 19.2%
2019 13.42 762nd 850 10.4%
2021 26.50 870th 1220 28.7%
2023 16.43 1077th 1216 11.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Stevenson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 7.89 617th 620 0.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Stevenson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 33.79 624th 895 30.3%
2023 43.85 341st 607 43.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Stevenson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.60 766th 911 15.9%
2019 19.07 610th 709 14.0%
2021 27.49 892nd 1198 25.5%
2023 16.59 1081st 1170 7.6%
2024 10.64 472nd 486 2.9%
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Rank History for Native American students at Stevenson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.47 530th 654 19.0%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Stevenson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 21.47 156th 171 8.8%
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Rank History for White students at Stevenson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.88 656th 720 8.9%
2019 20.27 516th 595 13.3%
2021 22.23 1002nd 1161 13.7%
2023 6.87 1012th 1024 1.2%
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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.

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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)
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Reviews:
by a teacher
Thursday, September 26, 2019

Open Quote I subbed one day but will never go back. Close Quote


by a citizen
Monday, October 1, 2012

Open Quote this was the best elementary school ive ever been too it was really fun and it really prepared me for the rest of my life as an adult. i also was awarded student of the month like 6 times. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, July 28, 2011

Open Quote My children have been attending Stevenson for the past 2 years I couldn't be happier with the school. They have an amazing staff and the adminstration is truly about the kids. Their test scores have raised greatly and seem to be going up higher. Couldn't ask for any better for my kids. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Stevenson Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 720 7 4 87 12 n/a n/a -30 800
1989 792 7 1 93 11 n/a n/a -65 839
1990 749 10 1 112 7 n/a n/a -101 778
1991 715 6 1 126 7 n/a n/a -203 652
1992 593 6 2 88 3 n/a n/a -1 691
1993 541 16 3 91 9 n/a n/a 0 660
1994 567 19 2 80 12 n/a n/a 0 680
1995 602 13 2 95 10 n/a n/a 0 722
1996 602 13 2 95 10 n/a n/a 0 722
1997 620 19 3 115 7 n/a n/a 0 764
1998 620 17 2 150 12 n/a n/a 0 801
1999 754 34 7 191 19 n/a n/a 0 1005
2000 564 24 7 185 14 n/a n/a 0 794
2001 575 20 8 217 11 n/a n/a 0 831
2002 571 58 6 297 11 n/a n/a 0 943
2003 571 58 6 297 11 n/a n/a 0 943
2004 536 47 11 346 17 n/a n/a 0 957
2005 497 50 15 375 20 n/a n/a 0 957
2006 430 38 23 377 15 n/a n/a 0 883
2007 368 38 23 379 17 n/a n/a 0 825
2008 379 38 23 382 15 n/a n/a 0 837
2009 353 44 15 407 18 n/a n/a 0 837
2010 322 42 14 351 17 n/a n/a 0 746
2011 343 37 13 325 13 0 3 0 734
2012 344 26 18 307 14 0 2 0 711
2013 321 36 15 345 13 0 4 0 734
2014 335 33 10 358 17 0 2 0 755
2015 311 29 12 376 18 0 4 0 750
2016 292 20 3 396 17 11 5 0 744
2017 264 50 1 362 16 14 14 0 721
2018 255 46 1 393 16 12 13 0 736
2019 261 42 1 375 14 2 17 0 712
2020 250 30 4 320 9 8 21 0 642
2021 178 28 3 321 6 8 17 0 561
2022 169 26 3 374 8 1 24 0 605
2023 188 34 4 403 12 4 23 0 668
2024 195 29 3 424 17 0 21 0 689

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 Stevenson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 800 36.5 21.9 n/a
1989 839 36.1 23.2 n/a
1990 778 34.6 22.4 n/a
1991 652 30.1 21.6 n/a
1992 691 31.5 21.9 n/a
1993 660 30.0 22.0 n/a
1994 680 30.0 22.7 n/a
1995 722 35.4 20.4 n/a
1996 722 35.4 20.4 n/a
1997 764 37.6 20.3 n/a
1998 801 38.5 20.8 n/a
1999 1005 45.5 22.1 n/a
2000 794 37.3 21.3 n/a
2001 831 42.3 19.6 n/a
2002 943 44.2 21.3 72.2
2003 943 44.2 21.3 72.2
2004 957 41.8 22.9 87.9
2005 957 44.3 21.6 86.3
2006 883 49.6 17.8 91.8
2007 825 44.4 18.6 73.5
2008 837 46.3 18.1 74
2009 837 47.0 17.8 73.2
2010 746 41.2 18.0 79.5
2011 734 41.2 17.8 84.6
2012 711 37.3 19.0 85
2013 734 39.3 18.6 83.9
2014 755 43.3 17.4 83.4
2015 750 41.0 18.2 78.1
2016 744 38.0 19.5 87.2
2017 721 41.8 17.2 90.3
2018 736 36.5 20.1 85.9
2019 712 39.7 17.8 84.8
2020 642 31.5 20.3 85.8
2021 561 33.5 16.7 n/a
2022 605 32.8 18.4 35.5
2023 668 39.9 16.7 80.8
2024 689 43.4 15.8 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 Stevenson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 800 36.5 21.9 n/a
1989 839 36.1 23.2 n/a
1990 778 34.6 22.4 n/a
1991 652 30.1 21.6 n/a
1992 691 31.5 21.9 n/a
1993 660 30.0 22.0 n/a
1994 680 30.0 22.7 n/a
1995 722 35.4 20.4 n/a
1996 722 35.4 20.4 n/a
1997 764 37.6 20.3 n/a
1998 801 38.5 20.8 n/a
1999 1005 45.5 22.1 n/a
2000 794 37.3 21.3 n/a
2001 831 42.3 19.6 n/a
2002 943 44.2 21.3 72.2
2003 943 44.2 21.3 72.2
2004 957 41.8 22.9 87.9
2005 957 44.3 21.6 86.3
2006 883 49.6 17.8 91.8
2007 825 44.4 18.6 73.5
2008 837 46.3 18.1 74
2009 837 47.0 17.8 73.2
2010 746 41.2 18.0 79.5
2011 734 41.2 17.8 84.6
2012 711 37.3 19.0 85
2013 734 39.3 18.6 83.9
2014 755 43.3 17.4 83.4
2015 750 41.0 18.2 78.1
2016 744 38.0 19.5 87.2
2017 721 41.8 17.2 90.3
2018 736 36.5 20.1 85.9
2019 712 39.7 17.8 84.8
2020 642 31.5 20.3 85.8
2021 561 33.5 16.7 n/a
2022 605 32.8 18.4 35.5
2023 668 39.9 16.7 80.8
2024 689 43.4 15.8 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 Stevenson Elementary School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $319 (3.1%) $22 (0.2%) $660 (6.4%) $7,196 (69.4%) $2,825 (27.3%) $10,021 (96.7%) $10,362
2020 $739 (10.6%) $854 (12.2%) $2,332 (33.4%) $5,954 (85.4%) n/a $5,381 (77.2%) $6,974
2021 $897 (10.3%) $250 (2.9%) $2,044 (23.4%) $6,478 (74.3%) $1,093 (12.5%) $7,571 (86.8%) $8,718
2022 $714 (9.2%) $387 (5.0%) $1,817 (23.5%) $6,440 (83.4%) $179 (2.3%) $6,620 (85.7%) $7,722

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Stevenson Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 839th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 1083rd of 1245 Elementary schools
 6.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students712668
 6.2%
African American4234
 19%
American Indian1412
 14.3%
Asian14
 300%
Hispanic375403
 7.5%
Pacific Islander24
 100%
White261188
 28%
Two or More Races1723
 35.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients84.8%80.8%
 4%


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Students who attend Stevenson Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Smith Junior High School
High : Skyline High School

Stevenson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 8.6% of Arizona elementary schools.

Students at Stevenson Elementary School are 62% Hispanic, 28% White, 4% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 689 students attended Stevenson Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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