Falcon Hill Elementary School

Summary:

Falcon Hill Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mesa, Arizona, serving 487 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Mesa Unified District, which has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Falcon Hill Elementary has a higher percentage of White students (59.34%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 20.5% to 86.83% White students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in AASA/English Language Arts and Mathematics, is generally lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, Falcon Hill's 3rd grade ELA proficiency was 27% compared to the district's 38% and the state's 39%. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the years, from being ranked 389 out of 1079 Arizona elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 617 out of 904 in 2023-2024, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Falcon Hill's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with its White students ranking in the bottom 5% of Arizona elementary schools, while its multi-racial students rank in the top 25%. Additionally, the school has seen a significant increase in its free and reduced lunch rate, from 15.31% in 2021-2022 to 45.79% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students. Nearby schools, such as Red Mountain Ranch Elementary and Zaharis Elementary, generally outperform Falcon Hill in academic achievement and statewide rankings, which may suggest a need for targeted interventions and support at Falcon Hill Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1645 N Sterling
       Mesa, AZ  85207-2922


(480) 472-8600

District: Mesa Unified District

SchoolDigger Rank:
617th of 904 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,634 Help


Students who attend Falcon Hill Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Fremont Junior High School
High:    Red Mountain High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  487

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.3%
Hispanic:
29.0%
Two or more races:
5.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.8% Help


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Compare Details Falcon Hill Elementary School ranks worse than 68.3% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks 28th 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 26.19. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (59.3%), Hispanic (29%), two or more races (5.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 45.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Falcon Hill Elementary School is 12.6, which is the 9th 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 Falcon Hill Elementary School is $9,634, which is the 16th highest among 51 elementary schools in the Mesa Unified District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Falcon Hill Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Falcon Hill Elementary School 617th of 904 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Falcon Hill 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 Falcon Hill Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Falcon Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 77.00 244th 1062 77.0%
2010 75.37 259th 1090 76.2%
2011 80.38 199th 1075 81.5%
2012 72.62 295th 1141 74.1%
2013 74.91 270th 1158 76.7%
2014 64.32 389th 1079 63.9%
2015 49.88 415th 955 56.5%
2016 53.82 450th 1079 58.3%
2017 50.88 477th 1106 56.9%
2018 62.09 395th 1109 64.4%
2019 55.50 435th 1039 58.1%
2021 52.18 515th 1226 58.0%
2022 28.86 644th 1000 35.6%
2023 41.99 636th 1245 48.9%
2024 26.19 617th 904 31.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Falcon Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 59.16 323rd 1027 68.5%
2022 63.10 133rd 444 70.0%
2023 39.89 411th 617 33.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Falcon Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.48 505th 975 48.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Falcon Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.82 118th 417 71.7%
2021 50.51 423rd 1201 64.8%
2023 21.15 729th 820 11.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Falcon Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.26 283rd 820 65.5%
2023 35.09 716th 1116 35.8%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Falcon Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 32.99 248th 423 41.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Falcon Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.77 353rd 1023 65.5%
2019 49.87 404th 862 53.1%
2021 53.85 497th 1219 59.2%
2022 32.85 574th 824 30.3%
2023 40.95 648th 1219 46.8%
2024 25.95 453rd 593 23.6%
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Rank History for Foster Care students at Falcon Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 30.90 196th 306 35.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Falcon Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.85 452nd 1032 56.2%
2019 48.17 414th 850 51.3%
2021 50.13 529th 1220 56.6%
2022 26.24 624th 830 24.8%
2023 40.85 648th 1216 46.7%
2024 15.75 522nd 609 14.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Falcon Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 50.36 321st 895 64.1%
2022 61.55 114th 289 60.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Falcon Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.07 602nd 911 33.9%
2021 40.62 648th 1198 45.9%
2023 35.81 733rd 1170 37.4%
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Rank History for Native American students at Falcon Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 46.04 251st 654 61.6%
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Rank History for White students at Falcon Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.10 405th 720 43.8%
2019 33.58 421st 595 29.2%
2021 46.04 626th 1161 46.1%
2022 16.29 723rd 800 9.6%
2023 31.45 737th 1024 28.0%
2024 4.09 467th 477 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.

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Monday, June 10, 2024

Open Quote Excellent school with an excellent staff. Our children came from a failing school and they immediately identified what they needed and the interventions got them right on track. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Falcon Hill Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 682 682
1992 716 10 4 49 2 n/a n/a 1 782
1993 800 6 9 58 2 n/a n/a 0 875
1994 873 9 9 53 1 n/a n/a 0 945
1995 874 11 8 54 5 n/a n/a 0 952
1996 874 11 8 54 5 n/a n/a 0 952
1997 850 8 15 52 5 n/a n/a 0 930
1998 718 9 14 47 7 n/a n/a 0 795
1999 686 11 16 58 10 n/a n/a 0 781
2000 655 14 15 63 6 n/a n/a 0 753
2001 665 14 10 59 7 n/a n/a 0 755
2002 549 14 18 57 7 n/a n/a 0 645
2003 549 14 18 57 7 n/a n/a 0 645
2004 520 15 17 64 9 n/a n/a 0 625
2005 550 13 12 70 8 n/a n/a 0 653
2006 540 15 16 72 8 n/a n/a 0 651
2007 548 11 14 88 6 n/a n/a 0 667
2008 528 13 17 80 7 n/a n/a 0 645
2009 514 22 19 82 11 n/a n/a 0 648
2010 494 19 16 79 10 n/a n/a 0 618
2011 459 15 13 84 9 0 2 0 582
2012 404 19 11 87 7 0 4 0 532
2013 385 23 14 77 7 0 6 0 512
2014 368 22 12 83 3 0 9 0 497
2015 369 18 10 83 4 0 7 0 491
2016 366 22 7 85 7 3 9 0 499
2017 361 26 5 101 3 2 12 0 510
2018 360 19 4 110 9 2 18 0 522
2019 376 19 2 116 11 2 25 0 551
2020 392 8 3 128 11 2 25 0 569
2021 333 7 6 128 10 0 22 0 506
2022 304 9 9 142 13 2 24 0 503
2023 289 7 6 141 13 3 28 0 487

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 Falcon Hill Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 682 29.0 23.5 n/a
1992 782 33.5 23.3 n/a
1993 875 35.5 24.6 n/a
1994 945 39.5 23.9 n/a
1995 952 43.3 22.0 n/a
1996 952 43.3 22.0 n/a
1997 930 45.9 20.3 n/a
1998 795 40.1 19.8 n/a
1999 781 37.0 21.1 n/a
2000 753 36.4 20.7 n/a
2001 755 37.6 20.1 n/a
2002 645 32.6 19.8 19.2
2003 645 32.6 19.8 19.2
2004 625 31.8 19.7 25.3
2005 653 37.0 17.6 24.8
2006 651 36.3 17.9 31.8
2007 667 36.0 18.5 26.8
2008 645 35.8 18.0 28.1
2009 648 34.7 18.7 27.5
2010 618 33.8 18.2 35.8
2011 582 33.0 17.6 41.2
2012 532 31.0 17.1 47
2013 512 30.6 16.7 43.8
2014 497 29.7 16.7 47.5
2015 491 29.0 16.9 43.2
2016 499 31.0 16.0 46.5
2017 510 31.1 16.3 43.1
2018 522 30.1 17.3 34.9
2019 551 32.0 17.2 36.8
2020 569 32.2 17.6 36.9
2021 506 35.2 14.3 n/a
2022 503 37.2 13.5 15.3
2023 487 38.5 12.6 45.8

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 Falcon Hill Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 682 29.0 23.5 n/a
1992 782 33.5 23.3 n/a
1993 875 35.5 24.6 n/a
1994 945 39.5 23.9 n/a
1995 952 43.3 22.0 n/a
1996 952 43.3 22.0 n/a
1997 930 45.9 20.3 n/a
1998 795 40.1 19.8 n/a
1999 781 37.0 21.1 n/a
2000 753 36.4 20.7 n/a
2001 755 37.6 20.1 n/a
2002 645 32.6 19.8 19.2
2003 645 32.6 19.8 19.2
2004 625 31.8 19.7 25.3
2005 653 37.0 17.6 24.8
2006 651 36.3 17.9 31.8
2007 667 36.0 18.5 26.8
2008 645 35.8 18.0 28.1
2009 648 34.7 18.7 27.5
2010 618 33.8 18.2 35.8
2011 582 33.0 17.6 41.2
2012 532 31.0 17.1 47
2013 512 30.6 16.7 43.8
2014 497 29.7 16.7 47.5
2015 491 29.0 16.9 43.2
2016 499 31.0 16.0 46.5
2017 510 31.1 16.3 43.1
2018 522 30.1 17.3 34.9
2019 551 32.0 17.2 36.8
2020 569 32.2 17.6 36.9
2021 506 35.2 14.3 n/a
2022 503 37.2 13.5 15.3
2023 487 38.5 12.6 45.8

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 Falcon Hill 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 $376 (3.4%) $22 (0.2%) $774 (6.9%) $8,088 (72.3%) $2,694 (24.1%) $10,781 (96.4%) $11,180
2020 $800 (11.0%) $224 (3.1%) $1,824 (25.0%) $6,382 (87.4%) n/a $6,278 (86.0%) $7,301
2021 $974 (11.0%) $147 (1.7%) $2,095 (23.6%) $7,305 (82.3%) $454 (5.1%) $7,759 (87.4%) $8,880
2022 $874 (9.1%) $25 (0.3%) $1,772 (18.4%) $8,552 (88.8%) $184 (1.9%) $8,736 (90.7%) $9,634

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Falcon Hill Elementary School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 435th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 636th of 1245 Elementary schools
 9.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students551487
 11.6%
African American197
 63.2%
American Indian1113
 18.2%
Asian26
 200%
Hispanic116141
 21.6%
Pacific Islander23
 50%
White376289
 23.1%
Two or More Races2528
 12%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.8%45.8%
 8.9%


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Students who attend Falcon Hill Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Fremont Junior High School
High : Red Mountain High School

Students at Falcon Hill Elementary School are 59% White, 29% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% American Indian, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 487 students attended Falcon Hill Elementary School.

Falcon Hill Elementary School ranks 617th of 904 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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