Mendoza Elementary School

Summary:

Mendoza Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mesa, Arizona, serving 454 students in grades PK-6 as part of the Mesa Unified District. The school consistently outperforms the district and state in academic proficiency, with strong performance across grade levels and subjects.

Mendoza Elementary School's academic proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science exceed the district and state averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's ELA proficiency ranged from 36% to 56%, compared to the district's 37-45% and the state's 38-46%. In Mathematics, Mendoza's proficiency rates ranged from 36% to 50%, outpacing the district's 29-38% and the state's 30-43%. The school's 5th-grade science proficiency of 39% also surpassed the district's 32% and the state's 34%. Mendoza has maintained a statewide ranking in the top third of Arizona elementary schools, with a recent 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Mendoza Elementary School's overall performance is strong, the school faces some challenges. The percentage of economically disadvantaged students has increased significantly, from 24.03% in 2021-2022 to 47.8% in 2022-2023. This shift may impact the school's ability to maintain its high academic standards. Additionally, the nearby Las Sendas Elementary School consistently ranks among the top 5% of Arizona elementary schools, providing a high-performing benchmark for Mendoza to strive towards.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 5831 E McLellan Rd
       Mesa, AZ  85205-3550


(480) 472-2000

District: Mesa Unified District

SchoolDigger Rank:
389th of 904 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,864 Help


Students who attend Mendoza Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  454

Racial breakdown:

White:
60.1%
Hispanic:
30.2%
Two or more races:
4.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.8% Help


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Compare Details Mendoza Elementary School ranks better than 57% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks 16th 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 51.8. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (60.1%), Hispanic (30.2%), two or more races (4.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 47.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mendoza Elementary School 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 Mendoza Elementary School is $10,864, which is the 4th highest among 51 elementary schools in the Mesa Unified District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mendoza Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mendoza Elementary School 389th of 904 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Mendoza 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 179th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mendoza Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Mendoza Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 62.67 418th 1062 60.6%
2010 59.25 445th 1090 59.2%
2011 43.58 602nd 1075 44.0%
2012 57.42 480th 1141 57.9%
2013 64.30 402nd 1158 65.3%
2014 69.71 331st 1079 69.3%
2015 61.94 327th 955 65.8%
2016 67.31 329th 1079 69.5%
2017 64.36 378th 1106 65.8%
2018 67.56 346th 1109 68.8%
2019 57.75 413th 1039 60.3%
2021 74.15 301st 1226 75.4%
2022 41.11 523rd 1000 47.7%
2023 70.66 330th 1245 73.5%
2024 51.80 389th 904 57.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Mendoza Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 35.66 671st 1027 34.7%
2022 40.57 300th 444 32.4%
2023 46.57 344th 617 44.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Mendoza Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.67 474th 975 51.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Mendoza Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.78 283rd 417 32.1%
2021 72.07 133rd 1201 88.9%
2023 40.39 449th 820 45.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mendoza Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.74 217th 820 73.5%
2022 47.91 334th 618 46.0%
2023 74.90 182nd 1116 83.7%
2024 59.19 179th 546 67.2%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Mendoza Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 30.73 408th 423 3.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Mendoza Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.99 387th 1023 62.2%
2019 47.32 422nd 862 51.0%
2021 73.74 292nd 1219 76.0%
2022 45.49 465th 824 43.6%
2023 64.58 381st 1219 68.7%
2024 37.93 373rd 593 37.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Mendoza Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.15 283rd 1032 72.6%
2019 51.91 381st 850 55.2%
2021 72.02 303rd 1220 75.2%
2022 51.77 388th 830 53.3%
2023 69.77 317th 1216 73.9%
2024 37.71 374th 609 38.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Mendoza Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.39 668th 895 25.4%
2023 53.82 259th 607 57.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mendoza Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.72 294th 911 67.7%
2019 73.11 173rd 709 75.6%
2021 68.57 277th 1198 76.9%
2023 66.47 313th 1170 73.2%
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Rank History for White students at Mendoza Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.25 357th 720 50.4%
2019 32.87 432nd 595 27.4%
2021 70.16 296th 1161 74.5%
2022 54.21 349th 800 56.4%
2023 57.85 403rd 1024 60.6%
2024 25.94 384th 477 19.5%
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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

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Enrollment information for Mendoza Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 893 16 17 85 0 n/a n/a 112 1123
1990 1055 23 31 96 2 n/a n/a 3 1210
1991 1147 31 26 82 1 n/a n/a -318 969
1992 940 19 28 70 2 n/a n/a 0 1059
1993 1002 15 17 63 1 n/a n/a 0 1098
1994 1021 20 15 66 7 n/a n/a 0 1129
1995 981 28 14 56 2 n/a n/a 0 1081
1996 981 28 14 56 2 n/a n/a 0 1081
1997 1004 22 18 80 3 n/a n/a 0 1127
1998 956 28 12 72 5 n/a n/a 0 1073
1999 898 30 10 81 7 n/a n/a 0 1026
2000 820 42 9 79 3 n/a n/a 0 953
2001 775 41 11 66 8 n/a n/a 0 901
2002 730 29 7 92 8 n/a n/a 0 866
2003 730 29 7 92 8 n/a n/a 0 866
2004 687 27 9 101 3 n/a n/a 0 827
2005 662 28 13 103 14 n/a n/a 0 820
2006 631 25 20 111 11 n/a n/a 0 798
2007 595 30 27 136 16 n/a n/a 0 804
2008 549 36 21 170 18 n/a n/a 0 794
2009 534 47 25 145 12 n/a n/a 0 763
2010 540 47 17 136 10 n/a n/a 0 750
2011 403 44 12 126 7 0 1 0 593
2012 373 32 9 120 5 1 6 0 546
2013 339 23 7 120 6 0 8 0 503
2014 320 21 7 105 5 0 6 0 464
2015 328 20 9 107 9 0 7 0 480
2016 316 17 3 133 6 2 6 0 483
2017 320 20 4 145 6 2 10 0 507
2018 310 15 5 137 11 1 12 0 491
2019 298 12 4 130 12 1 18 0 475
2020 321 18 7 137 11 1 26 0 521
2021 269 15 4 133 5 2 17 0 445
2022 259 15 3 134 2 1 23 0 437
2023 273 18 3 137 2 1 20 0 454

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 Mendoza Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1123 43.0 26.1 n/a
1990 1210 51.0 23.7 n/a
1991 969 41.5 23.3 n/a
1992 1059 42.5 24.9 n/a
1993 1098 44.5 24.7 n/a
1994 1129 44.5 25.4 n/a
1995 1081 47.5 22.8 n/a
1996 1081 47.5 22.8 n/a
1997 1127 47.6 23.7 n/a
1998 1073 49.8 21.5 n/a
1999 1026 44.9 22.9 n/a
2000 953 45.8 20.8 n/a
2001 901 43.0 21.0 n/a
2002 866 40.8 21.2 30.7
2003 866 40.8 21.2 30.7
2004 827 42.9 19.3 38.1
2005 820 43.3 18.9 41.2
2006 798 44.7 17.9 36.2
2007 804 44.2 18.2 33.3
2008 794 45.5 17.5 39.8
2009 763 43.4 17.6 36.7
2010 750 44.3 16.9 42.9
2011 593 37.7 15.7 48.6
2012 546 34.7 15.7 49.5
2013 503 34.1 14.7 51.3
2014 464 29.1 15.9 47
2015 480 28.0 17.1 42.7
2016 483 28.0 17.2 47.6
2017 507 29.7 17.0 49.9
2018 491 31.2 15.7 45.8
2019 475 32.2 14.7 42.9
2020 521 33.6 15.4 46.8
2021 445 36.1 12.3 n/a
2022 437 34.0 12.8 24
2023 454 35.6 12.7 47.8

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 Mendoza Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1123 43.0 26.1 n/a
1990 1210 51.0 23.7 n/a
1991 969 41.5 23.3 n/a
1992 1059 42.5 24.9 n/a
1993 1098 44.5 24.7 n/a
1994 1129 44.5 25.4 n/a
1995 1081 47.5 22.8 n/a
1996 1081 47.5 22.8 n/a
1997 1127 47.6 23.7 n/a
1998 1073 49.8 21.5 n/a
1999 1026 44.9 22.9 n/a
2000 953 45.8 20.8 n/a
2001 901 43.0 21.0 n/a
2002 866 40.8 21.2 30.7
2003 866 40.8 21.2 30.7
2004 827 42.9 19.3 38.1
2005 820 43.3 18.9 41.2
2006 798 44.7 17.9 36.2
2007 804 44.2 18.2 33.3
2008 794 45.5 17.5 39.8
2009 763 43.4 17.6 36.7
2010 750 44.3 16.9 42.9
2011 593 37.7 15.7 48.6
2012 546 34.7 15.7 49.5
2013 503 34.1 14.7 51.3
2014 464 29.1 15.9 47
2015 480 28.0 17.1 42.7
2016 483 28.0 17.2 47.6
2017 507 29.7 17.0 49.9
2018 491 31.2 15.7 45.8
2019 475 32.2 14.7 42.9
2020 521 33.6 15.4 46.8
2021 445 36.1 12.3 n/a
2022 437 34.0 12.8 24
2023 454 35.6 12.7 47.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mendoza 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 $323 (2.7%) $22 (0.2%) $668 (5.6%) $8,802 (73.9%) $2,762 (23.2%) $11,565 (97.1%) $11,910
2020 $706 (8.5%) $361 (4.3%) $1,773 (21.3%) $7,190 (86.5%) $51 (0.6%) $7,241 (87.2%) $8,308
2021 $853 (8.1%) $90 (0.9%) $1,796 (17.0%) $8,776 (83.0%) $859 (8.1%) $9,635 (91.1%) $10,578
2022 $841 (7.7%) $142 (1.3%) $1,824 (16.8%) $9,496 (87.4%) $385 (3.5%) $9,881 (91.0%) $10,864

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mendoza Elementary School

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

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 413th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 330th of 1245 Elementary schools
 13.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
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Change (%)
Total Students475454
 4.4%
African American1218
 50%
American Indian122
 83.3%
Asian43
 25%
Hispanic130137
 5.4%
Pacific Islander11
White298273
 8.4%
Two or More Races1820
 11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.9%47.8%
 4.8%


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Mendoza Elementary School ranks 389th of 904 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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

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

Students at Mendoza Elementary School are 60% White, 30% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 4% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 454 students attended Mendoza 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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