Excellent
#2 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 1% in state
Mexicayotl Charter School
Elementary School · Mexicayotl Academy Inc. (4463) · Nogales, AZ
A charter elementary school in Nogales, AZ where students score 42 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2059 N GRAND AVE, Nogales, AZ 85621
- Math 62% proficient (2022)
- Reading 67% proficient (2022)
Academics
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Students at Mexicayotl Charter School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 65% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (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 Mexicayotl Charter 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 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,830/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Nogales), 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
$41,309
Median home value
$173,600
Median rent
$700/mo
College educated
18.5%
Homeownership
50.7%
Poverty rate
25%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85621; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 376 | Compare → |
| Sonshine Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 58 | Compare → |
| Lourdes Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.5private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 249 | Compare → |
| A J Mitchell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 306 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Mexicayotl Academy Inc. (4463)
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $13,309NCES 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.
Mexicayotl Charter School is listed in Mexicayotl Academy Inc. (4463); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mexicayotl Charter School
Mexicayotl Charter School is a public elementary school in Nogales, AZ, part of Mexicayotl Academy Inc. (4463), serving approximately 165 students in grades Kindergarten-8th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 out of 10 and ranks #2 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mexicayotl Charter School
What grades does Mexicayotl Charter School serve?
Mexicayotl Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Mexicayotl Charter School?
Mexicayotl Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 165 students.
How does Mexicayotl Charter School rank in AZ?
Mexicayotl Charter School ranks #2 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Mexicayotl Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mexicayotl Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 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 Mexicayotl Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mexicayotl Charter School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mexicayotl Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Mexicayotl Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Mexicayotl Charter School a Title I school?
No, Mexicayotl Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 165
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Santa Cruz County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.7%
- Phone
- (520) 624-4018
- Area population (ZIP 85621)
- 21,512
- Area average commute
- 20 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 85621; 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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