Serving 107 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Mesa Distance Learning Program ranks in the top 30% 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Online School/Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 107 students
- State Accredited: Yes
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: ≤10% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mesa Distance Learning Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mesa Distance Learning Program's student population of 107 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 4200% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
107 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
Yes
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
Yes
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Mesa Distance Learning Program ranks within the top 30% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mesa Distance Learning Program is 0.58, 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
#559 out of 1956 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
34%
47%
Black
5%
6%
White
55%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤10%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mesa Distance Learning Program's ranking?
Mesa Distance Learning Program is ranked #559 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Mesa Distance Learning Program often compared to?
Mesa Distance Learning Programis often viewed alongside schools like Chandler Online Academy, Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy, Arizona Connections Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mesa Distance Learning Program?
The graduation rate of Mesa Distance Learning Program is 10%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Mesa Distance Learning Program?
107 students attend Mesa Distance Learning Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Mesa Distance Learning Program students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mesa Distance Learning Program?
Mesa Distance Learning Program has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mesa Distance Learning Program offer ?
Mesa Distance Learning Program offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mesa Distance Learning Program part of?
Mesa Distance Learning Program is part of Mesa Unified District (4235) School District.
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