Serving 61 students in grades 3-12, Mesa Transitional Learning Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
Total Students
61 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤10%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤10%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
8%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
41%
47%
Black
23%
6%
White
25%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)≤20%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mesa Transitional Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Mesa Transitional Learning Center is 20%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 78%.
How many students attend Mesa Transitional Learning Center?
61 students attend Mesa Transitional Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Mesa Transitional Learning Center students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 23% of students are Black, 8% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mesa Transitional Learning Center?
Mesa Transitional Learning Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mesa Transitional Learning Center offer ?
Mesa Transitional Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 3-12
What school district is Mesa Transitional Learning Center part of?
Mesa Transitional Learning Center is part of Maricopa County Regional School District (4234).
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