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#1703 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Guerrero Elementary School

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

A Mesa Unified District (4235) elementary school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.

463 S ALMA SCHOOL RD, Mesa, AZ 85210

  • Math 12% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 16% proficient (2022)
  • 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.6Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.07 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.9Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency16% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency14% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-23.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile11th
Resources & Environment8.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.9:1
District spending per student$12,121
Chronic Absenteeism29.7%

Students at Guerrero Elementary School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency12%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency16%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 14% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
53%
ELA
66%
2011
Math
53%
ELA
68%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
66%
2013
Math
48%
ELA
68%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
20%
2016
Math
31%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
31%
ELA
18%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
20%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
20%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
16%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 34% (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 Guerrero Elementary 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 59Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 49Some Transit
  • Bike 55Bikeable
  • 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

$59,680

Median home value

$301,600

Median rent

$1,383/mo

College educated

24.8%

Homeownership

46.6%

Poverty rate

15.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85210; 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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Adams Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.9PK–60.8 mi668Compare →
Redbird Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.9PK–60.8 mi483Compare →
Concordia Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified7.1K–61.0 mi78Compare →
Early Education CenterEnrollment path unverified4.6PK1.1 mi72Compare →

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.

Mesa Unified District (4235)

Schools in district
78
Rank in district
#61 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

Guerrero Elementary School is listed in Mesa Unified District (4235); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Guerrero Elementary School

Guerrero Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mesa, AZ, part of Mesa Unified District (4235), serving approximately 428 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,703 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Guerrero Elementary School

What grades does Guerrero Elementary School serve?

Guerrero Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Guerrero Elementary School?

Guerrero Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 428 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Guerrero Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Guerrero Elementary School is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Guerrero Elementary School rank in AZ?

Guerrero Elementary School ranks #1,703 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Guerrero Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Guerrero Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Guerrero Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Guerrero Elementary School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Guerrero Elementary School a charter school?

No, Guerrero Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Guerrero Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Guerrero Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
428
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.7%
Area population (ZIP 85210)
39,941
Area average commute
24.2 min
Area median age
31.5
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 85210; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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