Very Good
#390 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 19% in state
Self Development Charter School
Elementary School · Self Development Charter School (79072) · Mesa, AZ
A charter elementary school in Mesa, AZ where students score 36 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1709 N GREENFIELD RD, Mesa, AZ 85205
- Math 75% proficient (2022)
- Reading 73% proficient (2022)
Academics
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Students at Self Development Charter School score 74% 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 8 points since 2019, to 74% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 85% (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 Self Development Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 61Bikeable
- 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
$71,294
Median home value
$301,200
Median rent
$1,363/mo
College educated
29.5%
Homeownership
72.1%
Poverty rate
9.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85205; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Self Development Online AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | K–8 | 0.0 mi | 3 | Compare → |
| Bush ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–6 | 0.6 mi | 502 | Compare → |
| Legacy Traditional School - MesaCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | K–6 | 1.0 mi | 530 | Compare → |
| Entz Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 592 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Self Development Charter School (79072)
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $9,774NCES 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.
Self Development Charter School is listed in Self Development Charter School (79072); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Self Development Charter School
Self Development Charter School is a public elementary school in Mesa, AZ, part of Self Development Charter School (79072), serving approximately 369 students in grades Kindergarten-8th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #390 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Self Development Charter School
What grades does Self Development Charter School serve?
Self Development Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Self Development Charter School?
Self Development Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 369 students.
How does Self Development Charter School rank in AZ?
Self Development Charter School ranks #390 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Self Development Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Self Development Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Self Development Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Self Development Charter School has 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Self Development Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Self Development Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Self Development Charter School a Title I school?
No, Self Development Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 369
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.1%
- Phone
- (480) 641-2640
- Area population (ZIP 85205)
- 44,704
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 49.9
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 85205; 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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