Below Average
#1528 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa
School · Lead Charter Schools (79967) · Gilbert, AZ
A charter school in Gilbert, AZ where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
633 E RAY RD STE 132, Gilbert, AZ 85296
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
Academics
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Students at Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 32% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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 Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,104/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gilbert), 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
$117,120
Median home value
$496,200
Median rent
$2,141/mo
College educated
49.1%
Homeownership
70.7%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85296; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | K–11 | 2.7 mi | 34 | Compare → |
| Mesa Academy for Advanced StudiesEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 4–9 | 4.1 mi | 378 | Compare → |
| Leading Edge Academy OnlineCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | K–12 | Not available | 119 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lead Charter Schools (79967)
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $11,257NCES 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.
Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa is listed in LEAD Charter Schools (79967); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa
Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa is a public school in Gilbert, AZ, part of Lead Charter Schools (79967), serving approximately 266 students in grades Kindergarten-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,528 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa
What grades does Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa serve?
Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa?
Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa has an enrollment of approximately 266 students.
How does Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa rank in AZ?
Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa ranks #1,528 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa's MySchoolScout rating?
Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa a charter school?
Yes, Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa a Title I school?
No, Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 266
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.3%
- Phone
- (480) 984-5646
- Area population (ZIP 85296)
- 52,058
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 35.4
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 85296; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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