Average
#964 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 48% in state
Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Deaf School
School · Edkey Inc. - Sequoia School for the Deaf and Hard (81050)
1460 S HORNE, Mesa, AZ 85204
Enrollment
43
Score
6.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
43
Score
6.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Arizona schools
#964 of 2,006
In Mesa
#60 of 129
public schools
School environment
9.8 / 10
Excellent
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Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Deaf School
School in Mesa · grades Kindergarten – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Deaf School
Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Deaf School is a public school in Mesa, AZ, part of Edkey Inc. - Sequoia School for the Deaf and Hard (81050). Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Deaf School serves approximately 43 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th. Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Deaf School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #964 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
Structured state assessment records for Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Deaf School show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 6.4 · Average
- AZ avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 43 students, Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Deaf School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Deaf School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Deaf School is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.
Score Breakdown
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Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Deaf School — Students at Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Deaf School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
Test Scores AZ EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 26 test records from AZ state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.6/10.
How Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Deaf School Compares
See how Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Deaf School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
1460 S HORNE, Mesa, AZ 85204
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Deaf School may also want to explore other schools in the area. EDUPRIZE SCHOOL Gilbert (rated 7.4/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Gilbert), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School (rated 4.9/10), a more accessible option. Additionally, Sequoia Charter School (rated 4.2/10), a more accessible option. For more schools in Mesa, see our Mesa schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School Mesa | 0.0 mi | 4.9 |
| Sequoia Charter School Mesa | 0.0 mi | 4.2 |
| Holmes Elementary School Mesa | 0.7 mi | 3.7 |
| Burke Basic School Mesa | 0.9 mi | 5.5 |
| Keller Elementary School Mesa | 0.9 mi | 5.0 |
| Lindbergh Elementary School Mesa | 1.0 mi | 5.0 |
| Lincoln Elementary School Mesa | 1.1 mi | 4.9 |
| Harris Elementary School Mesa | 1.0 mi | 5.2 |
| EDUPRIZE SCHOOL Gilbert Gilbert | 1.1 mi | 7.4 |
| Mesa High School Mesa | 1.2 mi | 5.8 |
| EVIT - Mesa High School Mesa | 1.2 mi | — |
| New Horizon School for the Performing Arts Mesa | 1.5 mi | 3.0 |
| Lowell Elementary School Mesa | 1.5 mi | 7.4 |
| Oak Tree Elementary Gilbert | 1.4 mi | 6.0 |
| Franklin Accelerated Academy - East Campus Mesa | 1.5 mi | 8.8 |
| International Commerce High School MCG Tempe | 1.5 mi | — |
| Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus Mesa | 1.7 mi | 8.3 |
| Mesa Arts Academy Mesa | 1.7 mi | 3.1 |
| Playa del Rey Elementary School Gilbert | 2.0 mi | 7.6 |
| CHRIST THE KING SCHOOL Mesa | 1.9 mi | 7.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 85204 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$69,474
Median Home Value
$296,000
Median Rent
$1,426/mo
Population
65,018
College Educated
19.6%
Homeownership
57.9%
Avg Commute
24.7 min
Poverty Rate
14.7%
Median Age
33.4
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Deaf School
What grades does Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Deaf School serve?
Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Deaf School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Deaf School?
Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Deaf School has an enrollment of approximately 43 students.
How does Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Deaf School rank in AZ?
Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Deaf School ranks #964 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Deaf School's MySchoolScout rating?
Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Deaf 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 Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Deaf School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Deaf School has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Deaf School a charter school?
Yes, Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Deaf School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Deaf School a Title I school?
No, Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Deaf School is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 43
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.5%
- Phone
- (480) 890-4001
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
Resources & Links
District
Edkey Inc. - Sequoia School for the Deaf and Hard (81050)- District Enrollment
- 67
- Schools in District
- 2
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $51,529
- District Rank
- #1 of 1
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