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New Horizon School for the Performing Arts
Elementary School · New Horizon School for the Performing Arts (4366) · Mesa, AZ
A charter elementary school in Mesa, AZ where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
446 E BROADWAY RD, Mesa, AZ 85204
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
Academics
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Students at New Horizon School for the Performing Arts score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 43 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 17% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 37% (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 New Horizon School for the Performing Arts sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 81Very Walkable
- Transit 51Good Transit
- Bike 73Very Bikeable
- 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.
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown CampusEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–6 | 0.5 mi | 425 | Compare → |
| Lowell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–6 | 0.6 mi | 433 | Compare → |
| Heartwood MontessoriPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 85 | Compare → |
| Holmes Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 515 | 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.
New Horizon School for the Performing Arts (4366)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $11,993NCES 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.
New Horizon School for the Performing Arts is listed in New Horizon School for the Performing Arts (4366); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Horizon School for the Performing Arts
New Horizon School for the Performing Arts is a public elementary school in Mesa, AZ, part of New Horizon School for the Performing Arts (4366), serving approximately 123 students in grades Kindergarten-6th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,960 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Horizon School for the Performing Arts
What grades does New Horizon School for the Performing Arts serve?
New Horizon School for the Performing Arts serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend New Horizon School for the Performing Arts?
New Horizon School for the Performing Arts has an enrollment of approximately 123 students.
How does New Horizon School for the Performing Arts rank in AZ?
New Horizon School for the Performing Arts ranks #1,960 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is New Horizon School for the Performing Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
New Horizon School for the Performing Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 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 New Horizon School for the Performing Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Horizon School for the Performing Arts has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is New Horizon School for the Performing Arts a charter school?
Yes, New Horizon School for the Performing Arts is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is New Horizon School for the Performing Arts a Title I school?
No, New Horizon School for the Performing Arts is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 123
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 69.9%
- Phone
- (480) 655-7444
- 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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