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#978 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 49% in state

Crismon Elementary School

Elementary School · Mesa Unified District (4235) · Mesa, AZ

A Mesa Unified District (4235) elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

825 W MEDINA AVE, Mesa, AZ 85210

  • Math 40% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 39% proficient (2022)
  • 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.5Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.84 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.5Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+2.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile62th
Resources & Environment9.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.7:1
District spending per student$12,121
Chronic Absenteeism27.1%

Students at Crismon Elementary School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency40%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency39%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
84%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
71%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
64%
ELA
84%
2014
Math
36%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
45%
ELA
41%
2016
Math
51%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
51%
ELA
41%
2018
Math
44%
ELA
49%
2019
Math
44%
ELA
49%
2020*
Math
28%
ELA
36%
2021*
Math
28%
ELA
36%
2022
Math
40%
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (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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The neighborhood

Where Crismon Elementary School 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 48Car-Dependent
  • Transit 31Some Transit
  • Bike 61Bikeable
  • 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

$59,680

Median home value

$301,600

Median rent

$1,383/mo

College educated

24.8%

Homeownership

46.6%

Poverty rate

15.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85210; 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
St Timothy Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition7.4privateK–80.4 mi158Compare →
Eagleridge Enrichment ProgramEnrollment path unverified4.3K–90.5 mi684Compare →
Franklin Accelerated Academy - Jordan CampusEnrollment path unverified8.8PK–80.5 mi309Compare →
Summit AcademyEnrollment path unverified7.9PK–81.5 mi1,195Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Mesa Unified District (4235)

Schools in district
78
Rank in district
#33 of 76
District spending per student
$12,121NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Crismon Elementary School is listed in Mesa Unified District (4235); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Crismon Elementary School

Crismon Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mesa, AZ, part of Mesa Unified District (4235), serving approximately 395 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #978 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Crismon Elementary School

What grades does Crismon Elementary School serve?

Crismon Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Crismon Elementary School?

Crismon Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 395 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Crismon Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Crismon Elementary School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Crismon Elementary School rank in AZ?

Crismon Elementary School ranks #978 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Crismon Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Crismon Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Crismon Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Crismon Elementary School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Crismon Elementary School a charter school?

No, Crismon Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Crismon Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Crismon Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
395
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.1%
Area population (ZIP 85210)
39,941
Area average commute
24.2 min
Area median age
31.5
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 85210; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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