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#1348 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Eisenhower Center for Innovation

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

A Mesa Unified District (4235) elementary school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.

848 N MESA DR, Mesa, AZ 85201

  • Math 11% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 21% proficient (2022)
  • 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.2Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.56 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.4Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency11% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency21% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency16% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-21.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile15th
Resources & Environment8.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.8:1
District spending per student$12,121
Chronic Absenteeism37.2%

Students at Eisenhower Center for Innovation score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency11%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency21%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 16% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
44%
ELA
61%
2010
Math
56%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
64%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
58%
2013
Math
35%
ELA
60%
2014
Math
18%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
18%
ELA
18%
2016
Math
19%
ELA
19%
2017
Math
31%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
28%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
28%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
20%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
20%
2022
Math
11%
ELA
21%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 36% (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 Eisenhower Center for Innovation 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 59Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 36Some Transit
  • Bike 73Very 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

$63,725

Median home value

$292,600

Median rent

$1,349/mo

College educated

26.5%

Homeownership

39%

Poverty rate

15.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85201; 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

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Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Heartwood MontessoriPrivate · tuition8.2privatePK–80.7 mi85Compare →
Kerr Center for AgriscienceEnrollment path unverified3.5K–70.9 mi513Compare →

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.

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

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
#45 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

Eisenhower Center for Innovation is listed in Mesa Unified District (4235); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Eisenhower Center for Innovation

Eisenhower Center for Innovation is a public elementary school in Mesa, AZ, part of Mesa Unified District (4235), serving approximately 444 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,348 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Eisenhower Center for Innovation

What grades does Eisenhower Center for Innovation serve?

Eisenhower Center for Innovation serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Eisenhower Center for Innovation?

Eisenhower Center for Innovation has an enrollment of approximately 444 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Eisenhower Center for Innovation?

The student-teacher ratio at Eisenhower Center for Innovation is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Eisenhower Center for Innovation rank in AZ?

Eisenhower Center for Innovation ranks #1,348 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Eisenhower Center for Innovation's MySchoolScout rating?

Eisenhower Center for Innovation has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Eisenhower Center for Innovation?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Eisenhower Center for Innovation has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Eisenhower Center for Innovation a charter school?

No, Eisenhower Center for Innovation is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Eisenhower Center for Innovation a Title I school?

No, Eisenhower Center for Innovation is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
444
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.2%
Area population (ZIP 85201)
52,484
Area average commute
24 min
Area median age
32.1
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 85201; 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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