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#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) · Mesa, AZ
An Edkey Inc. - Sequoia School for the Deaf and Hard (81050) charter school where students score 28 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1460 S HORNE, Mesa, AZ 85204
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Deaf School score 10% 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 5 points since 2019, reaching 10% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 9% (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 26 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Deaf 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 49Car-Dependent
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sequoia Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 685 | Compare → |
| Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.9 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 1,713 | Compare → |
| Eduprize School GilbertCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.4 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 1,371 | Compare → |
| KellyCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | K–12 | Not available | 24 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Edkey Inc. - Sequoia School for the Deaf and Hard (81050)
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $51,529NCES 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.
Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Deaf School is listed in Edkey Inc. - Sequoia School for the Deaf and Hard (81050); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
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), serving approximately 43 students in grades Kindergarten-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #964 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- 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%
- 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.
- 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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