Best Public Schools in Mesa, WA

The city of Mesa, Washington is home to two elementary schools, Basin City Elementary and Mesa Elementary, both of which serve students from the North Franklin School District. While the schools share similarities in their student-teacher ratios and spending per student, the data reveals that both are struggling academically, with significantly lower test scores compared to the state averages in English Language Arts and Math.

Basin City Elementary has a higher percentage of Hispanic students (76.49%) compared to Mesa Elementary (67.71%), while Mesa Elementary has a larger proportion of White students (30.73%) compared to Basin City Elementary (22.92%). Both schools serve communities with significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (over 74% at both schools). This suggests that the academic underperformance of these schools may be linked to the socioeconomic factors faced by their student populations.

The data also shows that both Basin City Elementary and Mesa Elementary have consistently ranked in the bottom half of Washington elementary schools, with no clear signs of improvement over the past few years. This lack of progress raises concerns about the equity of educational opportunities for students in these schools, as the racial makeup of the student bodies suggests potential disparities in access to quality education. Targeted interventions and support are likely needed to address the underlying challenges faced by these schools and their communities.