Porter Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mesa, Arizona, serving 472 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Mesa Unified District, which is ranked 179 out of 288 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Academically, Porter Elementary's performance on state assessments is generally below the district and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts ranged from 27% to 52%, compared to district averages of 37-45% and state averages of 38-46%. In Mathematics, the proficiency rates ranged from 25% to 34%, compared to district averages of 29-34% and state averages of 30-36%. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with some subgroups performing much higher than others. Additionally, the school's spending per student has fluctuated over the years, ranging from $8,598 to $11,183, which is higher than the district average.
When compared to nearby schools within the same district, such as Johnson Elementary and Franklin Accelerated Academy - East Campus, Porter Elementary generally performs below these schools in terms of academic proficiency and statewide rankings. The school's performance is also lower than schools in the neighboring Gilbert Unified District, such as Harris Elementary and Val Vista Lakes Elementary, which have higher proficiency rates and statewide rankings.
Students who attend Porter Elementary School usually go on to attend:Middle : Taylor Junior High SchoolHigh : Mesa High School
Porter Elementary School ranks 515th of 904 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.
Mesa Unified District
In the 2022-23 school year, 472 students attended Porter Elementary School.
Students at Porter Elementary School are 44% Hispanic, 35% White, 8% African American, 6% Two or more races, 4% American Indian, 2% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.