Mesa Verde Elementary School

1661 W Sage St
Tucson, AZ 85704
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 287 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mesa Verde Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% 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-5
  • Enrollment: 287 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 20% in AZ
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mesa Verde Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

School Overview

Mesa Verde Elementary School's student population of 287 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
287 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Mesa Verde Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mesa Verde Elementary School is 0.52, 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.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#381 out of 1956 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Mesa Verde Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mesa Verde Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mesa Verde Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Mesa Verde Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
5%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
38%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Mesa Verde Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
6%
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White
58%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Mesa Verde Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.52
This chart displays the diversity score of Mesa Verde Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mesa Verde Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mesa Verde Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mesa Verde Elementary School's ranking?
Mesa Verde Elementary School is ranked #381 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Mesa Verde Elementary School?
287 students attend Mesa Verde Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Mesa Verde Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mesa Verde Elementary School?
Mesa Verde Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mesa Verde Elementary School offer ?
Mesa Verde Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mesa Verde Elementary School part of?
Mesa Verde Elementary School is part of Amphitheater Unified District (4406) School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Last Day of Semester
December 19, 2024 (Thursday)
Spring Break
March 17, 2025 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 287 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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