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#234 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 12% in state

Hale Elementary School

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

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

1425 N 23RD ST, Mesa, AZ 85213

  • Math 61% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 59% proficient (2022)
  • 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.6Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.62 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.2Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency61% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency59% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency60% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+22.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile88th
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.3:1
District spending per student$12,121
Chronic Absenteeism16%

Students at Hale Elementary School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency61%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency59%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 60% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
89%
ELA
93%
2013
Math
89%
ELA
96%
2014
Math
60%
ELA
53%
2015
Math
63%
ELA
59%
2016
Math
73%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
76%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
70%
ELA
69%
2019
Math
70%
ELA
69%
2020*
Math
60%
ELA
59%
2021*
Math
60%
ELA
59%
2022
Math
61%
ELA
59%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (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 Hale 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 32Car-Dependent
  • Transit 25Some Transit
  • Bike 51Bikeable
  • 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

$100,671

Median home value

$407,600

Median rent

$1,640/mo

College educated

39%

Homeownership

77.4%

Poverty rate

7.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85213; 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
Field Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.7PK–60.9 mi514Compare →
Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Vista Grove Preparatory AcadCharter · enrollment unverified5.2K–60.9 mi72Compare →
Montessori Education Centre Charter School - North CampusCharter · enrollment unverified8.6K–70.9 mi184Compare →
Macarthur Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.2PK–61.1 mi576Compare →

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
#9 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

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

About Hale Elementary School

Hale Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mesa, AZ, part of Mesa Unified District (4235), serving approximately 489 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #234 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hale Elementary School

What grades does Hale Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Hale Elementary School?

Hale Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 489 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Hale Elementary School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hale Elementary School rank in AZ?

Hale Elementary School ranks #234 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Hale Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hale Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Hale Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hale Elementary School has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Hale Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Hale Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
489
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.0%
Area population (ZIP 85213)
37,323
Area average commute
24.4 min
Area median age
38.4
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 85213; 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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