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#81 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 4% in state

American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6

Elementary School · American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348) · Chandler, AZ

A charter elementary school in Chandler, AZ where students score 32 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

2350 E GERMANN RD STE 26, Chandler, AZ 85286

  • Math 70% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 70% proficient (2022)

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.7Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change-0.18 pts/yr
Data Period2012–2022
TrendStable
Academics9.7Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency70% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency70% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency70% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+31.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile95th
Resources & Environment6.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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District spending per student$8,818
Chronic Absenteeism17.9%

Students at American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6 score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency70%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency70%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 12 points across the 11-year record (2012–2022) and has held near 70% recently.

Show all 11 years
2012
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
55%
ELA
41%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
65%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
70%
ELA
66%
2019
Math
70%
ELA
66%
2020*
Math
69%
ELA
66%
2021*
Math
69%
ELA
66%
2022
Math
70%
ELA
70%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 22 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 13Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,642/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chandler), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$118,759

Median home value

$548,900

Median rent

$2,031/mo

College educated

54.7%

Homeownership

66.8%

Poverty rate

5.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85286; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
MeridianEnrollment path unverified8.6PK–60.7 mi833Compare →
Gateway Polytechnic AcademyEnrollment path unverified8.6PK–80.8 mi983Compare →
Basis MesaCharter · enrollment unverified8.2K–121.6 mi867Compare →
Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at EastmarkCharter · enrollment unverified8.2K–81.6 mi340Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348)

Schools in district
12
Rank in district
#1 of 10
District spending per student
$8,818NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6 is listed in American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6

American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6 is a public elementary school in Chandler, AZ, part of American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348), serving approximately 448 students in grades Kindergarten-6th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #81 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6

What grades does American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6 serve?

American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6?

American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6 has an enrollment of approximately 448 students.

How does American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6 rank in AZ?

American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6 ranks #81 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6's MySchoolScout rating?

American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6?

Based on loaded state assessment records, American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6 has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).

Is American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6 a charter school?

Yes, American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6 is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6 a Title I school?

No, American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6 is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
448
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.9%
Area population (ZIP 85286)
49,870
Area average commute
24.1 min
Area median age
36.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85286; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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