Serving 410 students in grades 4-9, Mesa Academy For Advanced Studies ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 94% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% 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: 4-9
- Enrollment: 410 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 86% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 94% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mesa Academy For Advanced Studies ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Mesa Academy For Advanced Studies's student population of 410 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-9
Total Students
410 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mesa Academy For Advanced Studies ranks within the top 1% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mesa Academy For Advanced Studies is 0.51, 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
#10 out of 1956 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
94%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
21%
47%
Black
2%
6%
White
67%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mesa Academy For Advanced Studies's ranking?
Mesa Academy For Advanced Studies is ranked #10 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Mesa Academy For Advanced Studies?
410 students attend Mesa Academy For Advanced Studies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Mesa Academy For Advanced Studies students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mesa Academy For Advanced Studies?
Mesa Academy For Advanced Studies has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mesa Academy For Advanced Studies offer ?
Mesa Academy For Advanced Studies offers enrollment in grades 4-9
What school district is Mesa Academy For Advanced Studies part of?
Mesa Academy For Advanced Studies is part of Mesa Unified District (4235) School District.
School Reviews
5 10/25/2021
The Mesa Academy for Advanced Studies in Mesa, Arizona is an absolutely wonderful school. All the teachers are amazing, and so are the classes/courses they teach. Both the Band and Orchestra programs are incredible here, and art classes are also available. Although Mesa Academy has no official sports teams, the neighboring Junior High, Fremont Junior High has sports tryouts every year available to 7th and 8th grade Academy students. Not only that, but Mesa Academy has numerous after-school extracurricular activities including Yearbook, Student Council, Newsletter, Robotics, and Novel Writing Club. During my time as an Academy student, I have never witnessed nor heard of any physical fights occurring, ever. Overall, the Mesa Academy for Advanced Studies is an incredible 4th - 8th-grade school.
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