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#1916 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Kerr Center for Agriscience
Elementary School · Mesa Unified District (4235) · Mesa, AZ
A Mesa Unified District (4235) elementary school where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.
125 E MCLELLAN RD, Mesa, AZ 85201
- Math 8% proficient (2022)
- Reading 14% proficient (2022)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kerr Center for Agriscience score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 11% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 37% (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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Where Kerr Center for Agriscience 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 29Car-Dependent
- Transit 35Some 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
$63,725
Median home value
$292,600
Median rent
$1,349/mo
College educated
26.5%
Homeownership
39%
Poverty rate
15.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85201; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitman Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–6 | 0.5 mi | 569 | Compare → |
| Eisenhower Center for InnovationEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 444 | Compare → |
| Mesa Distance Learning ProgramEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 80 | Compare → |
| Step Up SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | K–8 | 1.3 mi | 64 | 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.
Mesa Unified District (4235)
- Schools in district
- 78
- Rank in district
- #74 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
Kerr Center for Agriscience is listed in Mesa Unified District (4235); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kerr Center for Agriscience
Kerr Center for Agriscience is a public elementary school in Mesa, AZ, part of Mesa Unified District (4235), serving approximately 513 students in grades Kindergarten-7th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,916 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kerr Center for Agriscience
What grades does Kerr Center for Agriscience serve?
Kerr Center for Agriscience serves students in grades Kindergarten through 7th.
How many students attend Kerr Center for Agriscience?
Kerr Center for Agriscience has an enrollment of approximately 513 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kerr Center for Agriscience?
The student-teacher ratio at Kerr Center for Agriscience is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kerr Center for Agriscience rank in AZ?
Kerr Center for Agriscience ranks #1,916 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Kerr Center for Agriscience's MySchoolScout rating?
Kerr Center for Agriscience has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Kerr Center for Agriscience?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kerr Center for Agriscience has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Kerr Center for Agriscience a charter school?
No, Kerr Center for Agriscience is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kerr Center for Agriscience a Title I school?
No, Kerr Center for Agriscience is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 7th
- Enrollment
- 513
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.8%
- Phone
- (480) 472-5100
- Area population (ZIP 85201)
- 52,484
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 32.1
Official sources & links
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 85201; 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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