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#999 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 50% in state
Children First Leadership Academy
Elementary School · Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Ranch School (81052) · Mesa, AZ
An Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Ranch School (81052) charter elementary school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1460 S HORNE, Mesa, AZ 85204
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
Academics
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Students at Children First Leadership Academy score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 15% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Transit 64Good Transit
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$69,474
Median home value
$296,000
Median rent
$1,426/mo
College educated
19.6%
Homeownership
57.9%
Poverty rate
14.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85204; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KellyCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Silvestre S Herrera SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 475 | Compare → |
| Asu Preparatory Academy Pilgrim Rest Stem K-5 SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 98 | Compare → |
| Augustus H. Shaw MontessoriEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 466 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Ranch School (81052)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $25,520NCES 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.
Children First Leadership Academy is listed in Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Ranch School (81052); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Children First Leadership Academy
Children First Leadership Academy is a public elementary school in Mesa, AZ, part of Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Ranch School (81052), serving approximately 121 students in grades Kindergarten-8th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #999 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Children First Leadership Academy
What grades does Children First Leadership Academy serve?
Children First Leadership Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Children First Leadership Academy?
Children First Leadership Academy has an enrollment of approximately 121 students.
How does Children First Leadership Academy rank in AZ?
Children First Leadership Academy ranks #999 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Children First Leadership Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Children First Leadership Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Children First Leadership Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Children First Leadership Academy has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Children First Leadership Academy a charter school?
Yes, Children First Leadership Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Children First Leadership Academy a Title I school?
No, Children First Leadership Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 121
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 74.4%
- Phone
- (602) 712-0500
- Area population (ZIP 85204)
- 65,018
- Area average commute
- 24.7 min
- Area median age
- 33.4
Official sources & links
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 85204; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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