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#1771 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Leman Academy of Excellence East Mesa
Elementary School · Leman Academy of Excellence Inc. (92730) · Tucson, AZ
A charter elementary school in Tucson, AZ where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7720 N SILVERBELL RD, Tucson, AZ 85743
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
Academics
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Students at Leman Academy of Excellence East Mesa score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 42% in 2022, across a 5-year record (2018–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2018-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 10 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Leman Academy of Excellence East Mesa 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 25Car-Dependent
- Transit 18Minimal Transit
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,922/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tucson), 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
$89,484
Median home value
$329,200
Median rent
$1,661/mo
College educated
38.6%
Homeownership
86%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85743; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Leadership Academy VirtualCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 811 | Compare → |
| Freedom Prep Academy - MesaCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.0 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 262 | Compare → |
| Liberty Arts AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.0 | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 345 | Compare → |
| San Tan Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.3 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 888 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Leman Academy of Excellence Inc. (92730)
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $7,305NCES 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.
Leman Academy of Excellence East Mesa is listed in Leman Academy of Excellence Inc. (92730); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Leman Academy of Excellence East Mesa
Leman Academy of Excellence East Mesa is a public elementary school in Tucson, AZ, part of Leman Academy of Excellence Inc. (92730), serving approximately 161 students in grades Kindergarten-8th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,771 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Leman Academy of Excellence East Mesa
What grades does Leman Academy of Excellence East Mesa serve?
Leman Academy of Excellence East Mesa serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Leman Academy of Excellence East Mesa?
Leman Academy of Excellence East Mesa has an enrollment of approximately 161 students.
How does Leman Academy of Excellence East Mesa rank in AZ?
Leman Academy of Excellence East Mesa ranks #1,771 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Leman Academy of Excellence East Mesa's MySchoolScout rating?
Leman Academy of Excellence East Mesa has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Leman Academy of Excellence East Mesa?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Leman Academy of Excellence East Mesa has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Is Leman Academy of Excellence East Mesa a charter school?
Yes, Leman Academy of Excellence East Mesa is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Leman Academy of Excellence East Mesa a Title I school?
No, Leman Academy of Excellence East Mesa is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 161
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.4%
- Phone
- (602) 975-4750
- Area population (ZIP 85743)
- 30,627
- Area average commute
- 28.4 min
- Area median age
- 47.4
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 85743; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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