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#362 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 18% in state

Heritage Academy Gateway

School · Heritage Academy Gateway Inc. (92519) · Mesa, AZ

A charter school in Mesa, AZ where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

32 S CENTER ST, Mesa, AZ 85210

  • Math 63% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 70% proficient (2022)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change+2.08 pts/yr
Data Period2014–2022
TrendImproving
Academics9.5Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency63% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency70% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+28.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile92th
College Readiness7.0Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation0.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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District spending per student$7,535
Chronic Absenteeism16%

Students at Heritage Academy Gateway score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency63%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency70%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is up 15 points across the 9-year record (2014–2022) and has held near 67% recently.

Show all 9 years
2014
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
50%
ELA
59%
2017
Math
61%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
65%
ELA
68%
2019
Math
65%
ELA
68%
2020*
Math
55%
ELA
70%
2021*
Math
55%
ELA
70%
2022
Math
63%
ELA
70%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 18 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Heritage Academy Gateway 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 10Car-Dependent
  • 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

$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

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
0.5% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics9sports offered
5 boys'·4 girls'·9 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
American Leadership Academy of Applied TechnologiesCharter · enrollment unverifiedNot ratedK–120.6 mi472Compare →
Canyon State AcademyPrivate · tuition8.0private2–121.1 mi253Compare →
Higley Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified4.5K–122.9 mi102Compare →
Queen Creek Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified4.7K–123.1 mi239Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Heritage Academy Gateway Inc. (92519)

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$7,535NCES 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.

Heritage Academy Gateway is listed in Heritage Academy Gateway Inc. (92519); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Heritage Academy Gateway

Heritage Academy Gateway is a public school in Mesa, AZ, part of Heritage Academy Gateway Inc. (92519), serving approximately 1,510 students in grades Kindergarten-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #362 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Heritage Academy Gateway

What grades does Heritage Academy Gateway serve?

Heritage Academy Gateway serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Heritage Academy Gateway?

Heritage Academy Gateway has an enrollment of approximately 1,510 students.

How does Heritage Academy Gateway rank in AZ?

Heritage Academy Gateway ranks #362 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Heritage Academy Gateway's MySchoolScout rating?

Heritage Academy Gateway 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 Heritage Academy Gateway?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Heritage Academy Gateway has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).

Is Heritage Academy Gateway a charter school?

Yes, Heritage Academy Gateway is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Heritage Academy Gateway a Title I school?

No, Heritage Academy Gateway is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
1,510
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.0%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
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, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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