Very Good
#444 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 22% in state
Red Mesa Elementary School
Elementary School · Red Mesa Unified District (4159) · Teec Nos Pos, AZ
A Red Mesa Unified District (4159) elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
Highway 160 Mile Marker 448, Teec Nos Pos, AZ 86514
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
Academics
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Students at Red Mesa Elementary School score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 20 points since 2019, reaching 35% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 29% (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 Red Mesa 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low192/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$44,722
Median home value
$70,700
Median rent
$635/mo
College educated
10.7%
Homeownership
67.8%
Poverty rate
30.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 86514; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Red Mesa Unified District (4159)
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round Rock Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–8 | Not available | 70 | 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.
Red Mesa Unified District (4159)
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $27,281NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 36.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Red Mesa Elementary School is listed in Red Mesa Unified District (4159); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Red Mesa Elementary School
Red Mesa Elementary School is a public elementary school in Teec Nos Pos, AZ, part of Red Mesa Unified District (4159), serving approximately 131 students in grades Pre-K-8th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #444 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Red Mesa Elementary School
What grades does Red Mesa Elementary School serve?
Red Mesa Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Red Mesa Elementary School?
Red Mesa Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 131 students.
How does Red Mesa Elementary School rank in AZ?
Red Mesa Elementary School ranks #444 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Red Mesa Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Red Mesa Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Red Mesa Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Red Mesa Elementary School has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Red Mesa Elementary School a charter school?
No, Red Mesa Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Red Mesa Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Red Mesa Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 131
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Apache County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 86.3%
- Phone
- (928) 656-4250
- Area population (ZIP 86514)
- 2,762
- Area median age
- 33.2
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 86514; 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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