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Mesa Arts Academy
Elementary School · The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley (4305) · Mesa, AZ
A The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley (4305) charter elementary school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
221 W 6TH AVE, Mesa, AZ 85210
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
Academics
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Students at Mesa Arts Academy 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 18 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 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (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 Mesa Arts Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
- 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
$59,680
Median home value
$301,600
Median rent
$1,383/mo
College educated
24.8%
Homeownership
46.6%
Poverty rate
15.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85210; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown CampusEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–6 | 0.6 mi | 425 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–6 | 0.6 mi | 607 | Compare → |
| Burke Basic SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.5 | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 685 | Compare → |
| New Horizon School for the Performing ArtsCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.0 | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 123 | 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.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley (4305)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,362NCES 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.
Mesa Arts Academy is listed in The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley (4305); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mesa Arts Academy
Mesa Arts Academy is a public elementary school in Mesa, AZ, part of The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley (4305), serving approximately 227 students in grades Kindergarten-8th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,950 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mesa Arts Academy
What grades does Mesa Arts Academy serve?
Mesa Arts Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Mesa Arts Academy?
Mesa Arts Academy has an enrollment of approximately 227 students.
How does Mesa Arts Academy rank in AZ?
Mesa Arts Academy ranks #1,950 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Mesa Arts Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Mesa Arts Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 Mesa Arts Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mesa Arts Academy has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mesa Arts Academy a charter school?
Yes, Mesa Arts Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Mesa Arts Academy a Title I school?
No, Mesa Arts Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 227
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.4%
- Phone
- (480) 844-3965
- Area population (ZIP 85210)
- 39,941
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 31.5
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 85210; 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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