Serving 454 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mendoza Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 454 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mendoza Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Mendoza Elementary School's student population of 454 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
454 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mendoza Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mendoza Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#755 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
30%
47%
Black
4%
6%
White
60%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mendoza Elementary School's ranking?
Mendoza Elementary School is ranked #755 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Mendoza Elementary School often compared to?
Mendoza Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Red Mountain Ranch Elementary School, Las Sendas Elementary School, Bush Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Mendoza Elementary School?
454 students attend Mendoza Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Mendoza Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mendoza Elementary School?
Mendoza Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mendoza Elementary School offer ?
Mendoza Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Mendoza Elementary School part of?
Mendoza Elementary School is part of Mesa Unified District (4235) School District.
In what neighborhood is Mendoza Elementary School located?
Mendoza Elementary School is located in the Alta Mesa Community Association neighborhood of Mesa, AZ. There are 1 other public schools located in Alta Mesa Community Association.
School Reviews
5 6/13/2022
I love this school! The teachers here are so amazing. My daughter had been to 2 schools just for kindergarten and still wasn't at grade level going into the 1st grade. She enrolled here for 1st grade and before the year was over had been given an IEP. Her teacher worked so hard to get her all the help she could. I'm so happy to say that this past year in the 4th grade She no longer needs her IEP and is at grade level going into the 5th grade. They changed our lives and I can't thank them enough!!
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