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#1899 of 2,006 schools in AZ
East Valley Academy
High School · Mesa Unified District (4235) · Mesa, AZ
A Mesa Unified District (4235) high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
855 W 8TH AVE, Mesa, AZ 85210
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- 17.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at East Valley Academy score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 15 points since 2018, reaching 25% in 2021.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where East Valley Academy 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 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 68Bikeable
- 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaec OnlineCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 63 | Compare → |
| Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center Inc. - MesaCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 107 | Compare → |
| Evit - East Valley Institute of TechnologyEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 179 | Compare → |
| Heritage AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.5 | 7–12 | 1.4 mi | 787 | 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.
Mesa Unified District (4235)
- Schools in district
- 78
- Rank in district
- #73 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
East Valley Academy is listed in Mesa Unified District (4235); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Valley Academy
East Valley Academy is a public high school in Mesa, AZ, part of Mesa Unified District (4235), serving approximately 284 students in grades 9th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,899 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Valley Academy
What grades does East Valley Academy serve?
East Valley Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend East Valley Academy?
East Valley Academy has an enrollment of approximately 284 students.
How does East Valley Academy rank in AZ?
East Valley Academy ranks #1,899 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is East Valley Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
East Valley Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 East Valley Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Valley Academy has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is East Valley Academy a charter school?
No, East Valley Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Valley Academy a Title I school?
No, East Valley Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 284
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Phone
- (480) 472-9350
- 4-Year Graduation
- 17.0%
- Area population (ZIP 85210)
- 39,941
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 31.5
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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