Excellent
#185 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 9% in state
Gateway Polytechnic Academy
Elementary School · Queen Creek Unified District (4245) · Mesa, AZ
A Queen Creek Unified District (4245) elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
5149 S SIGNAL BUTTE RD, Mesa, AZ 85212
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 50% proficient (2022)
- 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gateway Polytechnic Academy score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
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→ SteadyProficiency has held near 51% across the 8-year record (2015–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Gateway Polytechnic 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 5Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 37Somewhat 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
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6Charter · enrollment unverified | 9.0 | K–6 | 0.8 mi | 448 | Compare → |
| Basis MesaCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.2 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 867 | Compare → |
| Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at EastmarkCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.2 | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 340 | Compare → |
| MeridianEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–6 | 1.4 mi | 833 | 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.
Queen Creek Unified District (4245)
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #1 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
Gateway Polytechnic Academy is listed in Queen Creek Unified District (4245); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gateway Polytechnic Academy
Gateway Polytechnic Academy is a public elementary school in Mesa, AZ, part of Queen Creek Unified District (4245), serving approximately 983 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #185 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gateway Polytechnic Academy
What grades does Gateway Polytechnic Academy serve?
Gateway Polytechnic Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Gateway Polytechnic Academy?
Gateway Polytechnic Academy has an enrollment of approximately 983 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gateway Polytechnic Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Gateway Polytechnic Academy is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gateway Polytechnic Academy rank in AZ?
Gateway Polytechnic Academy ranks #185 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Gateway Polytechnic Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Gateway Polytechnic Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Gateway Polytechnic Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gateway Polytechnic Academy has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Is Gateway Polytechnic Academy a charter school?
No, Gateway Polytechnic Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gateway Polytechnic Academy a Title I school?
No, Gateway Polytechnic Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 983
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.4%
- Phone
- (480) 987-7440
- 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, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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