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Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School
Middle School · Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Vista Grove Prepar (79871) · Mesa, AZ
A Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Vista Grove Prepar (79871) charter middle school serving grades 7th – 9th.
2929 E MCKELLIPS RD, Mesa, AZ 85213
Academics
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2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 10% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 26% (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 26 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 66Bikeable
- 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
$100,671
Median home value
$407,600
Median rent
$1,640/mo
College educated
39%
Homeownership
77.4%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85213; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stapley Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 7–9 | 0.8 mi | 946 | Compare → |
| Poston Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 7–9 | 1.6 mi | 779 | Compare → |
| Learning FoundationCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 159 | Compare → |
| Redeemer Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 93 | 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.
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.
Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Vista Grove Prepar (79871)
- Schools in district
- 1
- District spending per student
- $19,355NCES 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.
Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School is listed in Kaizen Education Foundation dba Vista Grove Prepar (79871); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School
Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School is a public middle school in Mesa, AZ, part of Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Vista Grove Prepar (79871), serving approximately 29 students in grades 7th-9th. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School
What grades does Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School serve?
Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 9th.
How many students attend Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School?
Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 29 students.
What are the test scores at Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School a charter school?
Yes, Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School a Title I school?
No, Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 9th
- Enrollment
- 29
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Phone
- (480) 924-1500
- Area population (ZIP 85213)
- 37,323
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
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.
- 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.
- 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 85213; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating not displayed; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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