Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Early College vs. Mesquite Jr High School
Should you attend Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Early College or Mesquite Jr High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Early College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Mesquite Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 219 students in grades 9-12, Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Early College 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 50-59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 813 students in grades 6-8, Mesquite Jr High School 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 is 27% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower 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 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
6-8
Total Students
219 students
813 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
42 teachers
n/a
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
19:1
n/a
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#354 out of 1956 schools in AZ
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#1012 out of 1956 schools in AZ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
35%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
24%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
n/a
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
-
405
Grade 8 Students
-
408
Grade 9 Students
51
-
Grade 10 Students
58
-
Grade 11 Students
62
-
Grade 12 Students
48
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
3%
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
30%
43%
% Black
9%
6%
% White
51%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
14%
