Excellent
#122 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 6% in state
Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa
Elementary School · Montessori Education Centre Charter School (4363) · Mesa, AZ
A charter elementary school in Mesa, AZ where students score 31 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2834 E SOUTHERN AVE, Mesa, AZ 85204
- Math 62% proficient (2022)
- Reading 77% proficient (2022)
Academics
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Students at Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa score 70% proficient, which is above 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 70% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 90% (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 Montessori Education Centre Charter School - 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 33Car-Dependent
- Transit 31Some 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
$69,474
Median home value
$296,000
Median rent
$1,426/mo
College educated
19.6%
Homeownership
57.9%
Poverty rate
14.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85204; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porter Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–6 | 0.3 mi | 451 | Compare → |
| Irving Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 461 | Compare → |
| Robson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 452 | Compare → |
| Johnson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–6 | 1.3 mi | 618 | 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.
Montessori Education Centre Charter School (4363)
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $9,746NCES 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.
Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa is listed in Montessori Education Centre Charter School (4363); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa
Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa is a public elementary school in Mesa, AZ, part of Montessori Education Centre Charter School (4363), serving approximately 258 students in grades Kindergarten-7th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #122 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa
What grades does Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa serve?
Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa serves students in grades Kindergarten through 7th.
How many students attend Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa?
Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa has an enrollment of approximately 258 students.
How does Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa rank in AZ?
Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa ranks #122 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa's MySchoolScout rating?
Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa a charter school?
Yes, Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa a Title I school?
No, Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 7th
- Enrollment
- 258
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.5%
- Phone
- (480) 926-8375
- Area population (ZIP 85204)
- 65,018
- Area average commute
- 24.7 min
- Area median age
- 33.4
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 85204; 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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