Excellent
#357 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 18% in state
George Washington Academy
Elementary School · Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Village School (79211) · Mesa, AZ
An Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Village School (79211) charter elementary school where students score 29 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1460 S HORNE, Mesa, AZ 85204
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
Academics
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Students at George Washington Academy score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 15%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 45% in 2022, across a 7-year record (2016–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where George Washington Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat 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
$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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–3 | 1.2 mi | 289 | Compare → |
| Highland Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–3 | 1.3 mi | 500 | Compare → |
| Sequoia Village SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.0 | K–12 | Not available | 202 | Compare → |
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.
Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Village School (79211)
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $10,059NCES 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.
George Washington Academy is listed in Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Village School (79211); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About George Washington Academy
George Washington Academy is a public elementary school in Mesa, AZ, part of Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Village School (79211), serving approximately 162 students in grades Kindergarten-8th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #357 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about George Washington Academy
What grades does George Washington Academy serve?
George Washington Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend George Washington Academy?
George Washington Academy has an enrollment of approximately 162 students.
How does George Washington Academy rank in AZ?
George Washington Academy ranks #357 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is George Washington Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
George Washington Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 George Washington Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, George Washington Academy has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is George Washington Academy a charter school?
Yes, George Washington Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is George Washington Academy a Title I school?
No, George Washington Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 162
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Navajo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 69.8%
- Phone
- (928) 440-6228
- Area population (ZIP 85204)
- 65,018
- Area average commute
- 24.7 min
- Area median age
- 33.4
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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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