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Learning Foundation
School · Cafa Inc. Dba Learning Foundation Performing Arts (79971) · Mesa, AZ
A charter school in Mesa, AZ where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
851 North Stapley Drive bld 6, Mesa, AZ 85203
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
Academics
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Students at Learning Foundation score 22% 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 35 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (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 Learning Foundation sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 65Bikeable
- 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
$72,851
Median home value
$388,300
Median rent
$1,388/mo
College educated
29%
Homeownership
56.6%
Poverty rate
12%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85203; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redeemer Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 93 | Compare → |
| Mesa Distance Learning ProgramEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 80 | Compare → |
| Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Deaf SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | K–12 | 3.0 mi | 43 | Compare → |
| Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.9 | K–12 | 3.0 mi | 1,713 | 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.
Cafa Inc. Dba Learning Foundation Performing Arts (79971)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $11,737NCES 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.
Learning Foundation is listed in CAFA Inc. dba Learning Foundation Performing Arts (79971); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Learning Foundation
Learning Foundation is a public school in Mesa, AZ, part of Cafa Inc. Dba Learning Foundation Performing Arts (79971), serving approximately 159 students in grades Kindergarten-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,484 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Learning Foundation
What grades does Learning Foundation serve?
Learning Foundation serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Learning Foundation?
Learning Foundation has an enrollment of approximately 159 students.
How does Learning Foundation rank in AZ?
Learning Foundation ranks #1,484 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Learning Foundation's MySchoolScout rating?
Learning Foundation has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Learning Foundation?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Learning Foundation has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Learning Foundation a charter school?
Yes, Learning Foundation is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Learning Foundation a Title I school?
No, Learning Foundation is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 159
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.1%
- Phone
- (480) 834-6202
- Area population (ZIP 85203)
- 37,435
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 33.3
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 85203; 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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