Excellent
#137 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 7% in state
Superstition Springs Elementary
Elementary School · Gilbert Unified District (4239) · Mesa, AZ
A Gilbert Unified District (4239) elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7125 E MONTEREY AVE, Mesa, AZ 85209
- Math 61% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Superstition Springs Elementary score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 18 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 59% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (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 Superstition Springs Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 60Bikeable
- 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
$80,498
Median home value
$363,800
Median rent
$1,798/mo
College educated
33.2%
Homeownership
73.9%
Poverty rate
6.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85209; 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| A Place 4 Everyone Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 51 | 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.
Gilbert Unified District (4239)
- Schools in district
- 38
- Rank in district
- #7 of 38
- District spending per student
- $10,928NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Superstition Springs Elementary is listed in Gilbert Unified District (4239); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Superstition Springs Elementary
Superstition Springs Elementary is a public elementary school in Mesa, AZ, part of Gilbert Unified District (4239), serving approximately 774 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #137 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Superstition Springs Elementary
What grades does Superstition Springs Elementary serve?
Superstition Springs Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Superstition Springs Elementary?
Superstition Springs Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 774 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Superstition Springs Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Superstition Springs Elementary is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Superstition Springs Elementary rank in AZ?
Superstition Springs Elementary ranks #137 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Superstition Springs Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Superstition Springs Elementary 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 Superstition Springs Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Superstition Springs Elementary has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Superstition Springs Elementary a charter school?
No, Superstition Springs Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Superstition Springs Elementary a Title I school?
No, Superstition Springs Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 774
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.0%
- Phone
- (480) 641-6413
- Area population (ZIP 85209)
- 42,171
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 45.9
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 85209; 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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