Below Average
#1729 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Smith Junior High School
Middle School · Mesa Unified District (4235) · Mesa, AZ
A Mesa Unified District (4235) middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
10100 E ADOBE RD, Mesa, AZ 85207
- Math 15% proficient (2022)
- Reading 35% proficient (2022)
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Smith Junior High School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (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 Smith Junior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 38Somewhat 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
$99,439
Median home value
$460,800
Median rent
$1,595/mo
College educated
36.2%
Homeownership
82.3%
Poverty rate
8.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85207; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leading Edge Academy at East MesaCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.9 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 266 | Compare → |
| Imagine East Mesa MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.7 | 7–8 | 2.7 mi | 140 | Compare → |
| Mesa Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | K–11 | 2.9 mi | 34 | Compare → |
| Imagine Superstition MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | 6–8 | 3.5 mi | 148 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Mesa Unified District (4235)
- Schools in district
- 78
- Rank in district
- #64 of 76
- District spending per student
- $12,121NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Smith Junior High School is listed in Mesa Unified District (4235); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Smith Junior High School
Smith Junior High School is a public middle school in Mesa, AZ, part of Mesa Unified District (4235), serving approximately 762 students in grades 7th-8th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,729 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Smith Junior High School
What grades does Smith Junior High School serve?
Smith Junior High School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Smith Junior High School?
Smith Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 762 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smith Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Smith Junior High School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Smith Junior High School rank in AZ?
Smith Junior High School ranks #1,729 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Smith Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Smith Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Smith Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Smith Junior High School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Smith Junior High School a charter school?
No, Smith Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Smith Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Smith Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 762
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.3%
- Phone
- (480) 472-9900
- Area population (ZIP 85207)
- 50,135
- Area average commute
- 26.1 min
- Area median age
- 46.3
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 85207; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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