Excellent
#97 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 5% in state
Las Sendas Elementary School
Elementary School · Mesa Unified District (4235) · Mesa, AZ
A Mesa Unified District (4235) elementary school where students score 31 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3120 N RED MTN, Mesa, AZ 85207
- Math 69% proficient (2022)
- Reading 68% proficient (2022)
- 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Las Sendas Elementary School score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 69% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 81% (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 Las Sendas 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 8Car-Dependent
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 66Bikeable
- 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
$99,439
Median home value
$460,800
Median rent
$1,595/mo
College educated
36.2%
Homeownership
82.3%
Poverty rate
8.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85207; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathfinder AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.7 | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 606 | Compare → |
| Red Mountain Ranch ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 443 | Compare → |
| Falcon Hill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–6 | 1.8 mi | 541 | Compare → |
| Mendoza Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–6 | 2.5 mi | 439 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Mesa Unified District (4235)
- Schools in district
- 78
- Rank in district
- #3 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
Las Sendas Elementary School is listed in Mesa Unified District (4235); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Las Sendas Elementary School
Las Sendas Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mesa, AZ, part of Mesa Unified District (4235), serving approximately 707 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #97 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Las Sendas Elementary School
What grades does Las Sendas Elementary School serve?
Las Sendas Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Las Sendas Elementary School?
Las Sendas Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 707 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Las Sendas Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Las Sendas Elementary School is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Las Sendas Elementary School rank in AZ?
Las Sendas Elementary School ranks #97 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Las Sendas Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Las Sendas Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Las Sendas Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Las Sendas Elementary School has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Las Sendas Elementary School a charter school?
No, Las Sendas Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Las Sendas Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Las Sendas Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 707
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.0%
- Phone
- (480) 472-8725
- Area population (ZIP 85207)
- 50,135
- Area average commute
- 26.1 min
- Area median age
- 46.3
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 85207; 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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