Is Shepherd Junior High School a good school?

Shepherd Junior High School ranks 275 th of 550 Arizona middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Shepherd Junior High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 667 students attended Shepherd Junior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Shepherd Junior High School?

Students at Shepherd Junior High School are 56% White, 32% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% American Indian, 1% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Shepherd Junior High School attend?

Students who attend Shepherd Junior High School usually go on to attend Red Mountain High School

Shepherd Junior High School

Summary:

Shepherd Junior High School is a public middle school located in Mesa, Arizona, serving grades 4-8 with a total enrollment of 603 students. The school is part of the Mesa Unified District, which is ranked 179 out of 288 districts in Arizona and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Shepherd Junior High School generally performs better than the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency. In 2023-2024, the school had 50% of 7th-grade students and 35% of 8th-grade students proficient or better in ELA, compared to the district's 36% and 29%, respectively. In Mathematics, Shepherd Junior High School had 33% of 7th-grade students and 16% of 8th-grade students proficient or better, compared to the district's 26% and 24%. The school has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade, ranking in the middle to upper-middle range among Arizona middle schools.

However, Shepherd Junior High School has faced some challenges, including a slight decline in enrollment over the past few years and an increase in its dropout rate, from 1.0% in 2018-2019 to 2.8% in 2021-2022. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 34.83% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023. When compared to nearby schools, such as Highland Junior High School and Taylor Junior High School, Shepherd Junior High School generally performs better academically, but some schools, like Stapley Junior High School and Franklin Junior High School, significantly outperform it.

Detail:

Public 4-8

1407 N Alta Mesa Dr
Mesa, AZ 85205-4424

(480) 472-1800

District: Mesa Unified District

SchoolDigger Rank:
275^th of 550 Arizona Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,537

Students who attend Shepherd Junior High School usually attend:

High:

Red Mountain High School

Feeder schools for Shepherd Junior High School:

Elementary:	Bush Elementary
	Mendoza Elementary School
	O'Connor Elementary School
	Red Mountain Ranch Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 19.6

Number of students: 667

Racial breakdown:

White:

56.1%

Hispanic:

32.1%

Two or more races:

4.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 34.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Shepherd Junior High School ranks worse than 50% of middle schools in Arizona. It also ranks 4^th among 10 ranked middle schools in the Mesa Unified District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.21. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (56.1%), Hispanic (32.1%), two or more races (4.8%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Shepherd Junior High School is 19.6. 8 middle schools in the Mesa Unified District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Shepherd Junior High School employs 33.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shepherd Junior High School is $8,537, which is the highest among 10 middle schools in the Mesa Unified District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Shepherd Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Shepherd Junior High School 275^th of 550 Arizona public middle schools. (See Shepherd Junior High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

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Hispanic students:

White students:

Mesa Unified District:

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

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Rank History for Shepherd Junior High School

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Rank History for all students at Shepherd Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2009	83.64	90^th	663	86.4%
2010	80.96	114^th	692	83.5%
2011	78.13	134^th	685	80.4%
2012	77.54	142^nd	772	81.6%
2013	79.61	121^st	787	84.6%
2014	80.76	126^th	690	81.7%
2015	53.54	203^rd	521	61.0%
2016	63.72	198^th	677	70.8%
2017	57.59	238^th	695	65.8%
2018	58.70	249^th	711	65.0%
2019	51.68	253^rd	605	58.2%
2021	56.82	285^th	832	65.7%
2022	32.37	361^st	605	40.3%
2023	53.42	313^th	854	63.3%
2024	40.21	275^th	550	50.0%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Shepherd Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	41.51	359^th	650	44.8%
2023	35.91	270^th	384	29.7%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Shepherd Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	42.31	196^th	606	67.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Shepherd Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	76.93	16^th	178	91.0%
2021	36.24	503^rd	789	36.2%
2023	28.19	259^th	363	28.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Shepherd Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	46.74	226^th	503	55.1%
2022	25.80	269^th	369	27.1%
2023	45.29	329^th	717	54.1%
2024	40.09	152^nd	320	52.5%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Shepherd Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	48.97	73^rd	257	71.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Shepherd Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	53.56	245^th	624	60.7%
2019	46.83	226^th	466	51.5%
2021	41.40	412^th	820	49.8%
2022	29.06	339^th	494	31.4%
2023	55.54	274^th	806	66.0%
2024	36.50	225^th	386	41.7%

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Rank History for Foster Care students at Shepherd Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	31.30	116^th	166	30.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Shepherd Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	55.85	221^st	617	64.2%
2019	43.09	215^th	435	50.6%
2021	59.99	255^th	818	68.8%
2022	25.71	345^th	476	27.5%
2023	50.52	333^rd	810	58.9%
2024	26.69	253^rd	370	31.6%

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Rank History for Asian students at Shepherd Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	62.50	144^th	404	64.4%
2023	36.51	169^th	247	31.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Shepherd Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	50.95	44^th	125	64.8%
2021	57.97	147^th	573	74.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Shepherd Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	44.73	254^th	543	53.2%
2019	36.58	229^th	387	40.8%
2021	62.28	203^rd	802	74.7%
2023	43.74	366^th	760	51.8%
2024	31.34	198^th	329	39.8%

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Rank History for Native American students at Shepherd Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	41.90	184^th	390	52.8%

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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Shepherd Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	65.89	4^th	19	78.9%

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Rank History for White students at Shepherd Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	40.21	261^st	436	40.1%
2019	32.66	234^th	337	30.6%
2021	51.77	342^nd	780	56.2%
2022	18.40	385^th	446	13.7%
2023	50.81	301^st	675	55.4%
2024	20.53	234^th	288	18.8%

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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

Review counts

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Reviews:

by a parent
Monday, January 2, 2023

I had 3 daughters go through Shepherd and they are doing great in high school and two are now attending ASU. Both got full ride academic scholarships. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, February 19, 2019

Great school but stay away from the Band. Bullies in this class have made my son not want to go to school in the mornings. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Shepherd Junior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	703	15	8	37	6	n/a	n/a	117	886
1990	852	16	16	45	7	n/a	n/a	115	1051
1991	1016	14	19	62	6	n/a	n/a	-22	1095
1992	1060	20	19	64	5	n/a	n/a	0	1168
1993	1151	19	28	86	8	n/a	n/a	0	1292
1994	1316	22	32	88	7	n/a	n/a	0	1465
1995	1386	35	34	123	9	n/a	n/a	0	1587
1996	1386	35	34	123	9	n/a	n/a	0	1587
1997	1356	32	32	107	6	n/a	n/a	0	1533
1998	1375	29	34	101	10	n/a	n/a	0	1549
1999	1334	27	25	115	7	n/a	n/a	0	1508
2000	1363	34	26	121	17	n/a	n/a	0	1561
2001	1372	37	24	112	24	n/a	n/a	0	1569
2002	1312	38	30	118	20	n/a	n/a	0	1518
2003	1312	38	30	118	20	n/a	n/a	0	1518
2004	1329	38	32	124	20	n/a	n/a	0	1543
2005	1243	50	25	168	20	n/a	n/a	0	1506
2006	1191	42	26	199	20	n/a	n/a	0	1478
2007	1039	44	26	176	28	n/a	n/a	0	1313
2008	953	52	29	182	28	n/a	n/a	0	1244
2009	956	48	36	191	20	n/a	n/a	0	1251
2010	912	48	41	190	24	n/a	n/a	0	1215
2011	854	45	35	217	22	0	4	0	1177
2012	521	21	18	150	12	0	4	0	726
2013	548	26	12	171	11	0	4	0	772
2014	485	24	10	169	14	0	16	0	718
2015	419	21	12	145	14	0	16	0	627
2016	418	28	14	147	19	2	12	0	640
2017	445	37	11	136	17	2	14	0	662
2018	466	28	4	158	9	6	11	0	682
2019	464	31	8	150	6	2	12	0	673
2020	442	25	8	195	11	1	24	0	706
2021	390	27	6	213	12	6	22	0	676
2022	377	17	7	192	10	6	23	0	632
2023	352	12	9	188	8	6	28	0	603
2024	374	23	8	214	12	4	32	0	667

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 Shepherd Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	886	39.2	22.6	n/a
1990	1051	50.3	20.8	n/a
1991	1095	50.1	21.8	n/a
1992	1168	53.4	21.8	n/a
1993	1292	56.9	22.7	n/a
1994	1465	66.2	22.1	n/a
1995	1587	79.1	20.1	n/a
1996	1587	79.1	20.1	n/a
1997	1533	76.1	20.1	n/a
1998	1549	73.6	21.0	n/a
1999	1508	73.4	20.5	n/a
2000	1561	74.8	20.9	n/a
2001	1569	74.9	20.9	n/a
2002	1518	76.1	19.9	19.6
2003	1518	76.1	19.9	19.6
2004	1543	76.7	20.1	23.9
2005	1506	74.5	20.2	25.3
2006	1478	71.5	20.7	25.8
2007	1313	65.8	20.0	22.2
2008	1244	61.1	20.4	25.1
2009	1251	60.3	20.7	25.9
2010	1215	58.4	20.8	35.6
2011	1177	54.7	21.5	37.3
2012	726	34.2	21.2	42
2013	772	38.9	19.8	41.2
2014	718	39.5	18.1	41.8
2015	627	35.0	17.9	41
2016	640	36.0	17.7	44.4
2017	662	31.4	21.0	40.8
2018	682	36.2	18.8	40.8
2019	673	35.2	19.0	38.9
2020	706	37.0	19.0	38.8
2021	676	34.1	19.7	n/a
2022	632	34.6	18.2	14.6
2023	603	33.6	17.9	34.8
2024	667	33.9	19.6	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 Shepherd Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	886	39.2	22.6	n/a
1990	1051	50.3	20.8	n/a
1991	1095	50.1	21.8	n/a
1992	1168	53.4	21.8	n/a
1993	1292	56.9	22.7	n/a
1994	1465	66.2	22.1	n/a
1995	1587	79.1	20.1	n/a
1996	1587	79.1	20.1	n/a
1997	1533	76.1	20.1	n/a
1998	1549	73.6	21.0	n/a
1999	1508	73.4	20.5	n/a
2000	1561	74.8	20.9	n/a
2001	1569	74.9	20.9	n/a
2002	1518	76.1	19.9	19.6
2003	1518	76.1	19.9	19.6
2004	1543	76.7	20.1	23.9
2005	1506	74.5	20.2	25.3
2006	1478	71.5	20.7	25.8
2007	1313	65.8	20.0	22.2
2008	1244	61.1	20.4	25.1
2009	1251	60.3	20.7	25.9
2010	1215	58.4	20.8	35.6
2011	1177	54.7	21.5	37.3
2012	726	34.2	21.2	42
2013	772	38.9	19.8	41.2
2014	718	39.5	18.1	41.8
2015	627	35.0	17.9	41
2016	640	36.0	17.7	44.4
2017	662	31.4	21.0	40.8
2018	682	36.2	18.8	40.8
2019	673	35.2	19.0	38.9
2020	706	37.0	19.0	38.8
2021	676	34.1	19.7	n/a
2022	632	34.6	18.2	14.6
2023	603	33.6	17.9	34.8
2024	667	33.9	19.6	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 Shepherd Junior High School

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	$300 (2.9%)	$24 (0.2%)	$625 (5.9%)	$7,580 (72.1%)	$2,609 (24.8%)	$10,190 (96.9%)	$10,514
2020	$624 (9.4%)	$342 (5.1%)	$1,591 (23.9%)	$5,947 (89.4%)	n/a	$5,682 (85.5%)	$6,649
2021	$400 (5.3%)	$94 (1.2%)	$894 (11.8%)	$6,470 (85.4%)	$615 (8.1%)	$7,085 (93.5%)	$7,579
2022	$420 (4.9%)	$60 (0.7%)	$900 (10.5%)	$7,489 (87.7%)	$568 (6.7%)	$8,057 (94.4%)	$8,537

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Shepherd Junior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 253^rd of 605 Middle schools	Ranks 313^th of 854 Middle schools	5.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	673	603	10.4%
African American	31	12	61.3%
American Indian	6	8	33.3%
Asian	8	9	12.5%
Hispanic	150	188	25.3%
Pacific Islander	2	6	200%
White	464	352	24.1%
Two or More Races	12	28	133.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	38.9%	34.8%	4.1%

Schools Near Shepherd Junior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				AASA English Language Arts (2024)		AASA Mathematics (2024)		AzSCI Science (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 7th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 8th Grade	AASA Mathematics 7th Grade	AASA Mathematics 8th Grade	AzSCI Science 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
Shepherd Junior High School	Public	4-8	1407 N Alta Mesa Dr	Mesa	85205	Maricopa County	Mesa Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 472-1800	667	34	19.6		374 (56.1%)	23 (3.4%)	214 (32.1%)	8 (1.2%)	12 (1.8%)	4 (0.6%)	32 (4.8%)	40.2	275^th of 550 public middle schools	50.0%		53.4	313^th of 854 public middle schools	63.3%	38	50.0	35.0	33.0	16.0	29.0	$8,537	$420	$61	$900	$7,489	$568	$8,057
Fremont Junior High School	Public	7-8	1001 N Power Rd	Mesa	85205	Maricopa County	Mesa Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 472-8300	925	49	18.9		480 (51.9%)	41 (4.4%)	340 (36.8%)	7 (0.8%)	17 (1.8%)	7 (0.8%)	33 (3.6%)	42.6	267^th of 550 public middle schools	51.5%		61	265^th of 854 public middle schools	69.0%	2	39.0	34.0	33.0	42.0	25.0	$6,870	$437	$21	$895	$6,024	$387	$6,412
Stapley Junior High School	Public	7-9	3250 E Hermosa Vista Dr	Mesa	85213	Maricopa County	Mesa Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 472-2700	946	50	18.9		638 (67.4%)	6 (0.6%)	195 (20.6%)	6 (0.6%)	74 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (2.9%)	62.4	165^th of 550 public middle schools	70.0%		80.5	119^th of 854 public middle schools	86.1%	46	49.0	42.0	51.0	52.0	32.0	$6,541	$52	$85	$190	$6,053	$351	$6,404
Franklin Junior High School	Public	7-9	4949 E Southern Ave	Mesa	85206	Maricopa County	Mesa Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 472-8990	282	12	24.3		178 (63.1%)	5 (1.8%)	78 (27.7%)	4 (1.4%)	4 (1.4%)	2 (0.7%)	11 (3.9%)	97.8	16^th of 550 public middle schools	97.1%		99.5	4^th of 854 public middle schools	99.5%	12	85.0	87.0	77.0	75.0	71.0	$6,931	$20	$09	$49	$6,045	$857	$6,902
Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School	Public, Charter	7-9	2929 E McKellips Rd	Mesa	85213	Maricopa County	Kaizen Education Foundation dba Vista Grove Prepar	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 924-1500	29				2 (6.9%)	5 (17.2%)	11 (37.9%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (27.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (10.3%)								(n/a)						$15,869	$2,367	$2,205	$6,940	$6,943	$4,354	$11,297
Taylor Junior High School	Public	7-9	705 S 32nd St	Mesa	85204	Maricopa County	Mesa Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 472-1500	869	55	15.7		225 (25.9%)	34 (3.9%)	539 (62.0%)	10 (1.2%)	22 (2.5%)	10 (1.2%)	29 (3.3%)	20.7	416^th of 550 public middle schools	24.4%		31.2	535^th of 854 public middle schools	37.4%	119	29.0	22.0	26.0	14.0	17.0	$7,417	$458	$84	$1,000	$6,512	$363	$6,875
Poston Junior High School	Public	7-9	2433 E Adobe St	Mesa	85213	Maricopa County	Mesa Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 472-2100	779	44	17.7		258 (33.1%)	41 (5.3%)	416 (53.4%)	5 (0.6%)	24 (3.1%)	9 (1.2%)	26 (3.3%)	19.9	426^th of 550 public middle schools	22.5%		37.4	465^th of 854 public middle schools	45.6%	39	31.0	22.0	21.0	16.0	16.0	$7,415	$371	$57	$798	$6,292	$695	$6,987
Smith Junior High School	Public	7-8	10100 E Adobe Rd	Mesa	85207	Maricopa County	Mesa Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 472-9900	762	45	16.9		313 (41.1%)	38 (5.0%)	355 (46.6%)	5 (0.7%)	13 (1.7%)	3 (0.4%)	35 (4.6%)	18.1	448^th of 550 public middle schools	18.5%		32.2	525^th of 854 public middle schools	38.5%	77	33.0	25.0	13.0	10.0	16.0	$7,326	$580	$22	$1,182	$6,370	$354	$6,725
Highland Junior High School	Public	6-8	6915 E Guadalupe Rd	Mesa	85212	Maricopa County	Gilbert Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 632-4739	956	57	16.7		581 (60.8%)	28 (2.9%)	232 (24.3%)	31 (3.2%)	19 (2.0%)	7 (0.7%)	58 (6.1%)	72.7	124^th of 550 public middle schools	77.5%		81.1	114^th of 854 public middle schools	86.7%	10	60.0	49.0	51.0	49.0	43.0	$5,857	$33	$532	$599	$5,509		$5,291
Imagine East Mesa Middle	Public, Charter	7-8	9701 E Southern Ave	Mesa	85209	Maricopa County	Imagine Middle at East Mesa Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 355-6830	140				58 (41.4%)	7 (5.0%)	65 (46.4%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	8 (5.7%)	54.2	212^th of 550 public middle schools	61.5%		58	283^rd of 854 public middle schools	66.9%	71	59.0	42.0	44.0	35.0	23.0		$00			$00

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