Excellent
#117 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 6% in state
Mesquite Elementary School
Elementary School · Vail Unified District (4413) · Tucson, AZ
A Vail Unified District (4413) elementary school where students score 27 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9455 E RITA RD, Tucson, AZ 85747
- Math 80% proficient (2022)
- Reading 71% proficient (2022)
- 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mesquite Elementary School score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 76% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 79% (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 Mesquite 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Transit 17Minimal Transit
- Bike 63Bikeable
- 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
$107,290
Median home value
$345,900
Median rent
$1,776/mo
College educated
45.6%
Homeownership
80.6%
Poverty rate
5.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85747; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Willow Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 759 | Compare → |
| Cottonwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–6 | 1.6 mi | 531 | Compare → |
| Senita Valley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–8 | 2.4 mi | 710 | Compare → |
| Vail Academy & High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 564 | 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.
Vail Unified District (4413)
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #5 of 23
- District spending per student
- $10,071NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mesquite Elementary School is listed in Vail Unified District (4413); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mesquite Elementary School
Mesquite Elementary School is a public elementary school in Tucson, AZ, part of Vail Unified District (4413), serving approximately 677 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #117 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mesquite Elementary School
What grades does Mesquite Elementary School serve?
Mesquite Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Mesquite Elementary School?
Mesquite Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 677 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mesquite Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mesquite Elementary School is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mesquite Elementary School rank in AZ?
Mesquite Elementary School ranks #117 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Mesquite Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mesquite Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Mesquite Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mesquite Elementary School has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mesquite Elementary School a charter school?
No, Mesquite Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mesquite Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Mesquite Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 677
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Pima County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.3%
- Phone
- (520) 879-2102
- Area population (ZIP 85747)
- 26,808
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
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 85747; 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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