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Eastmark High School

High School · Queen Creek Unified District (4245) · Mesa, AZ

A Queen Creek Unified District (4245) high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

9560 E Ray Rd, Mesa, AZ 85212

  • Math 42% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 47% proficient (2022)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data3
Annual Change+0.55 pts/yr
Data Period2020–2022
TrendStable
Academics7.3Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency45% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-5.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile60th
College Readiness1.8Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation6.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.5Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.7:1
District spending per student$9,137
Chronic Absenteeism44.7%

Students at Eastmark High School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 45% across the 3-year record (2020–2022).

Show all 3 years by subject
2020*
Math
43%
ELA
44%
2021*
Math
43%
ELA
44%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)

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

Based on 6 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Eastmark High 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 14Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 44Somewhat 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

$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.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
6.1% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics13sports offered
7 boys'·6 girls'·31 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
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
Evit Eastmark High SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–120.0 mi3Compare →
Basis MesaCharter · enrollment unverified8.2K–120.6 mi867Compare →
Asu Preparatory Academy-polytechnic High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified8.88–123.0 mi463Compare →
Desert Ridge HighEnrollment path unverified7.18–123.4 mi2,222Compare →

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.

Queen Creek Unified District (4245)

Schools in district
15
Rank in district
#13 of 14
District spending per student
$9,137NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Eastmark High School is listed in Queen Creek Unified District (4245); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Eastmark High School

Eastmark High School is a public high school in Mesa, AZ, part of Queen Creek Unified District (4245), serving approximately 1,887 students in grades 7th-12th with a 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,251 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Eastmark High School

What grades does Eastmark High School serve?

Eastmark High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Eastmark High School?

Eastmark High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,887 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastmark High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Eastmark High School is 20.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Eastmark High School rank in AZ?

Eastmark High School ranks #1,251 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Eastmark High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Eastmark High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Eastmark High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Eastmark High School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).

Is Eastmark High School a charter school?

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

Is Eastmark High School a Title I school?

No, Eastmark High School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
1,887
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
91
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
44.7%
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.
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, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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