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#323 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 16% in state

Asu Preparatory Academy-polytechnic Elementary

Elementary School · Asu Preparatory Academy (91307) · Mesa, AZ

A charter elementary school in Mesa, AZ where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

6950 E WILLIAMS FIELD RD, Mesa, AZ 85212

  • Math 62% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 67% proficient (2022)

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.0Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change-2.46 pts/yr
Data Period2012–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency65% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+26.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile91th
Resources & Environment6.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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District spending per student$11,741
Chronic Absenteeism31.4%

Students at Asu Preparatory Academy-polytechnic Elementary score 64% 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 Proficiency62%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency67%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 65% in 2022, across a 11-year record (2012–2022).

Show all 11 years
2012
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
81%
ELA
91%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
54%
ELA
61%
2021*
Math
54%
ELA
61%
2022
Math
62%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (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).

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The neighborhood

Where Asu Preparatory Academy-polytechnic Elementary 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 38Car-Dependent
  • Transit 34Some Transit
  • Bike 62Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,955/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mesa), 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

$123,404

Median home value

$530,700

Median rent

$2,024/mo

College educated

42%

Homeownership

84.7%

Poverty rate

3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85212; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Gateway Pointe ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.3PK–80.8 mi780Compare →
Legacy Traditional School - GilbertCharter · enrollment unverified8.3K–81.3 mi1,025Compare →
Higley Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified4.5K–121.4 mi102Compare →

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.

Asu Preparatory Academy (91307)

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$11,741NCES 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.

Asu Preparatory Academy-polytechnic Elementary is listed in ASU Preparatory Academy (91307); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Asu Preparatory Academy-polytechnic Elementary

Asu Preparatory Academy-polytechnic Elementary is a public elementary school in Mesa, AZ, part of Asu Preparatory Academy (91307), serving approximately 488 students in grades Kindergarten-4th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #323 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Asu Preparatory Academy-polytechnic Elementary

What grades does Asu Preparatory Academy-polytechnic Elementary serve?

Asu Preparatory Academy-polytechnic Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend Asu Preparatory Academy-polytechnic Elementary?

Asu Preparatory Academy-polytechnic Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 488 students.

How does Asu Preparatory Academy-polytechnic Elementary rank in AZ?

Asu Preparatory Academy-polytechnic Elementary ranks #323 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Asu Preparatory Academy-polytechnic Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Asu Preparatory Academy-polytechnic Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Asu Preparatory Academy-polytechnic Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Asu Preparatory Academy-polytechnic Elementary has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).

Is Asu Preparatory Academy-polytechnic Elementary a charter school?

Yes, Asu Preparatory Academy-polytechnic Elementary is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Asu Preparatory Academy-polytechnic Elementary a Title I school?

No, Asu Preparatory Academy-polytechnic Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Kindergarten – 4th
Enrollment
488
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.4%
Area population (ZIP 85212)
50,427
Area average commute
30.3 min
Area median age
34.3
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 85212; this does not measure the attendance area.

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

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