Red Mountain Ranch Elementary

Summary:

Red Mountain Ranch Elementary is a public elementary school in Mesa, Arizona, serving 434 students in grades PK-6 and part of the Mesa Unified District. The school consistently outperforms the district and state averages on standardized tests, with particularly strong academic performance in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

Red Mountain Ranch Elementary has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranks in the top 30% of Arizona elementary schools. The school's academic success is especially notable for certain student subgroups, such as Asian, African American, and Special Education students, who perform in the top 20-25% of their respective peer groups statewide. However, the school's performance for White and multi-racial students is relatively weaker, ranking in the bottom 30-40% of their peer groups.

Compared to nearby schools, Las Sendas Elementary stands out as the highest-performing, consistently ranking in the top 5% of Arizona elementary schools and outperforming Red Mountain Ranch Elementary across most academic measures. In contrast, O'Connor Elementary and Salk Elementary lag behind both Red Mountain Ranch and the district/state averages, with significantly lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 6650 E Raftriver St
       Mesa, AZ  85215-9771


(480) 472-7900

District: Mesa Unified District

SchoolDigger Rank:
247th of 912 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,641 Help


Students who attend Red Mountain Ranch Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Shepherd Junior High School
High:    Red Mountain High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  434

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.4%
Hispanic:
19.4%
Two or more races:
5.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Red Mountain Ranch Elementary ranks better than 72.9% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks 11th 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 70.21. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (69.4%), Hispanic (19.4%), two or more races (5.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 24.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Red Mountain Ranch Elementary is 12.7, which is the 10th best among 51 elementary schools in the Mesa Unified District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Red Mountain Ranch Elementary is $8,641. 34 elementary schools in the Mesa Unified District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Red Mountain Ranch Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Red Mountain Ranch Elementary 247th of 912 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Red Mountain Ranch Elementary 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 Red Mountain Ranch Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Red Mountain Ranch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 75.90 264th 1062 75.1%
2010 77.81 230th 1090 78.9%
2011 83.07 159th 1075 85.2%
2012 77.37 234th 1141 79.5%
2013 75.08 269th 1158 76.8%
2014 77.44 237th 1079 78.0%
2015 60.18 340th 955 64.4%
2016 65.56 349th 1079 67.7%
2017 74.16 279th 1106 74.8%
2018 76.30 263rd 1109 76.3%
2019 73.44 275th 1039 73.5%
2021 68.44 362nd 1226 70.5%
2022 61.59 334th 1000 66.6%
2023 77.34 266th 1245 78.6%
2024 70.21 247th 912 72.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Red Mountain Ranch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 54.16 399th 1027 61.1%
2023 42.85 384th 617 37.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Red Mountain Ranch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.27 22nd 417 94.7%
2021 70.37 151st 1201 87.4%
2023 65.77 173rd 820 78.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Red Mountain Ranch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.31 260th 820 68.3%
2023 58.00 380th 1116 65.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Red Mountain Ranch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.40 293rd 1023 71.4%
2019 69.57 231st 862 73.2%
2021 60.64 424th 1219 65.2%
2022 56.00 352nd 824 57.3%
2023 74.11 274th 1219 77.5%
2024 50.46 271st 602 55.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Red Mountain Ranch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.44 242nd 1032 76.6%
2019 64.74 276th 850 67.5%
2021 73.13 292nd 1220 76.1%
2022 55.99 343rd 830 58.7%
2023 76.40 256th 1216 78.9%
2024 65.06 186th 628 70.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Red Mountain Ranch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 66.47 181st 620 70.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Red Mountain Ranch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 57.69 235th 895 73.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Red Mountain Ranch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.81 317th 911 65.2%
2019 76.20 153rd 709 78.4%
2021 57.75 414th 1198 65.4%
2023 77.16 194th 1170 83.4%
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Rank History for White students at Red Mountain Ranch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.74 242nd 720 66.4%
2019 56.85 253rd 595 57.5%
2021 63.15 380th 1161 67.3%
2022 55.71 328th 800 59.0%
2023 65.31 313th 1024 69.4%
2024 36.19 336th 486 30.9%
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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

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Reviews:
by a student
Saturday, April 6, 2019

Open Quote I went here before and the teachers are so rude and they do not teach you. I was way to advanced for this school which is why my teacher insisted I apply to the Mesa Academy for Advanced Studies. The students do not respect each other at Red Mountain Ranch Elementary School and it makes for an overall not successful learning environment for all. Close Quote


by a teacher
Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Open Quote Great school! Very well behaved students and a professional staff. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Open Quote My daughter and I both love this school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Red Mountain Ranch Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 690 7 10 45 3 n/a n/a 0 755
1998 748 9 11 51 3 n/a n/a 0 822
1999 779 9 10 46 4 n/a n/a 0 848
2000 797 10 15 45 9 n/a n/a 0 876
2001 759 12 19 60 7 n/a n/a 0 857
2002 761 12 16 67 6 n/a n/a 0 862
2003 761 12 16 67 6 n/a n/a 0 862
2004 689 10 15 65 7 n/a n/a 0 786
2005 655 16 21 70 10 n/a n/a 0 772
2006 625 18 25 77 11 n/a n/a 0 756
2007 610 23 22 87 8 n/a n/a 0 750
2008 566 15 18 82 12 n/a n/a 0 693
2009 518 26 22 80 12 n/a n/a 0 658
2010 475 22 18 62 5 n/a n/a 0 582
2011 435 18 8 60 5 0 0 0 526
2012 387 17 9 57 9 0 11 0 490
2013 387 20 9 65 7 0 7 0 495
2014 385 16 8 75 4 0 14 0 502
2015 420 17 5 80 6 0 13 0 541
2016 420 13 5 97 6 2 14 0 557
2017 395 15 5 104 3 1 18 0 541
2018 379 13 4 131 4 1 22 0 554
2019 344 13 6 136 4 2 24 0 529
2020 318 15 4 118 7 1 18 0 481
2021 294 10 3 100 5 1 17 0 430
2022 309 15 4 94 7 1 23 0 453
2023 301 9 5 84 8 2 25 0 434

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 Red Mountain Ranch Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 755 33.9 22.3 n/a
1998 822 37.3 22.0 n/a
1999 848 37.3 22.7 n/a
2000 876 38.5 22.8 n/a
2001 857 39.7 21.6 n/a
2002 862 41.1 21.0 11.7
2003 862 41.1 21.0 11.7
2004 786 36.9 21.3 15.5
2005 772 35.9 21.5 14.4
2006 756 35.7 21.2 17.3
2007 750 34.7 21.6 14.7
2008 693 33.6 20.6 15.4
2009 658 32.9 20.0 19.8
2010 582 30.1 19.3 24.7
2011 526 28.6 18.3 21.3
2012 490 25.3 19.3 25.1
2013 495 25.5 19.4 27.3
2014 502 27.4 18.3 27.7
2015 541 25.0 21.6 27
2016 557 29.0 19.2 27.8
2017 541 26.5 20.3 25.9
2018 554 27.5 20.1 28.9
2019 529 30.7 17.2 25.7
2020 481 25.7 18.6 26.8
2021 430 28.2 15.2 n/a
2022 453 26.0 17.3 9.3
2023 434 34.0 12.7 24.9

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 Red Mountain Ranch Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 755 33.9 22.3 n/a
1998 822 37.3 22.0 n/a
1999 848 37.3 22.7 n/a
2000 876 38.5 22.8 n/a
2001 857 39.7 21.6 n/a
2002 862 41.1 21.0 11.7
2003 862 41.1 21.0 11.7
2004 786 36.9 21.3 15.5
2005 772 35.9 21.5 14.4
2006 756 35.7 21.2 17.3
2007 750 34.7 21.6 14.7
2008 693 33.6 20.6 15.4
2009 658 32.9 20.0 19.8
2010 582 30.1 19.3 24.7
2011 526 28.6 18.3 21.3
2012 490 25.3 19.3 25.1
2013 495 25.5 19.4 27.3
2014 502 27.4 18.3 27.7
2015 541 25.0 21.6 27
2016 557 29.0 19.2 27.8
2017 541 26.5 20.3 25.9
2018 554 27.5 20.1 28.9
2019 529 30.7 17.2 25.7
2020 481 25.7 18.6 26.8
2021 430 28.2 15.2 n/a
2022 453 26.0 17.3 9.3
2023 434 34.0 12.7 24.9

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 Red Mountain Ranch Elementary

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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 $297 (2.8%) $22 (0.2%) $617 (5.8%) $7,467 (69.7%) $2,928 (27.3%) $10,395 (97.0%) $10,714
2020 $378 (5.4%) $163 (2.3%) $918 (13.2%) $6,376 (91.6%) $44 (0.6%) $6,421 (92.2%) $6,961
2021 $545 (6.3%) $08 (0.1%) $1,098 (12.6%) $7,439 (85.6%) $696 (8.0%) $8,134 (93.6%) $8,688
2022 $360 (4.2%) $05 (0.1%) $725 (8.4%) $8,008 (92.7%) $268 (3.1%) $8,276 (95.8%) $8,641

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Red Mountain Ranch Elementary

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 275th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 266th of 1245 Elementary schools
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students529434
 18%
African American139
 30.8%
American Indian48
 100%
Asian65
 16.7%
Hispanic13684
 38.2%
Pacific Islander22
White344301
 12.5%
Two or More Races2425
 4.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25.7%24.9%
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Students at Red Mountain Ranch Elementary are 69% White, 19% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% American Indian, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 434 students attended Red Mountain Ranch Elementary.

Students who attend Red Mountain Ranch Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Shepherd Junior High School
High : Red Mountain High School

Red Mountain Ranch Elementary ranks 247th of 912 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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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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