Summary:
The 85213 zip code area in Mesa, Arizona is home to 10 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high school, all part of the Mesa Unified District. While the district as a whole is ranked 179 out of 288 in Arizona and has a 2-star rating, several standout schools in this area demonstrate exceptional academic performance.
Ishikawa Elementary School and Hale Elementary School consistently rank in the top 20% and 10% of Arizona elementary schools, respectively, earning 5-star and 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger. These schools excel in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the district and state averages. In contrast, some schools, such as Poston Junior High and Field Elementary, struggle to meet these benchmarks.
As the only high school in the data set, Mountain View High School stands out for its strong performance, ranking in the top 25% of Arizona high schools and maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's graduation rate of 88% is also higher than the district and state averages. However, some charter schools in the area, such as Kaizen Education Foundation dba Vista Grove Preparatory Academy and Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School, struggle to match the performance of the traditional public schools, with low proficiency rates and high dropout rates.
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