Summary:
The 85201 zip code area of Mesa, Arizona is home to 13 schools, including 9 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. This diverse set of schools serves a wide range of students, with varying levels of academic performance and socioeconomic challenges.
Among the standout schools in the area is the Mesa Distance Learning Program, an alternative virtual school that boasts some of the highest test scores in the district, with 53% of 11th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 35% proficient or better in Mathematics. Another high-performing school is the Eisenhower Center for Innovation, an elementary school with 34% of 4th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 20% proficient or better in Mathematics. In contrast, schools like Webster Elementary and Kerr Center for Agriscience rank in the bottom 10% of Arizona elementary schools.
The data also reveals significant disparities in student demographics and economic status across the schools in the 85201 zip code. Many of the schools have high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 59.97% at Westwood High School to 93.65% at Step Up School. This suggests a potential correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance, which the Mesa Unified District will need to address to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students in the area.
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