Serving 31 students in grades 7-9, Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School / Charter School
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 31 students
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School's student population of 31 students has declined by 51% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
31 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School is 0.62, 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
#1466 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
7%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
45%
47%
Black
42%
6%
White
3%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School's ranking?
Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School is ranked #1466 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School?
31 students attend Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are Black, 7% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School offer ?
Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School part of?
Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School is part of Kaizen Education Foundation DBA Vista Grove Prepar (79871) School District.
In what neighborhood is Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School located?
Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School is located in the Northgrove neighborhood of Mesa, AZ. There are 1 other public schools located in Northgrove.
School Reviews
2 5/21/2015
Here's a list of issues from my daughter's kindergarten school year (2014-2015). 1. They fed her eggs, when it says in her registration paperwork that she's allergic to eggs. She had a severe reaction. 2. She's had multiple teachers in the past year. I lost count. Kindergarteners are the most sensitive to these types of changes. 3. Her first choir concert, the teacher had the kids start singing their one and only song for the performance and 4-5 kids weren't on the stage yet. 4. Spring picture info wasn't sent home. I found out about them from my daughter the night before. If she hadn't told me and i order them the next morning, they would've never taken an individual picture. 5. Event/Spirit Week info was always relayed by my daughter because Vista doesn't use their site's event calendar or their FB page to notify anyone of anything. 6. One day their "snack" for the afternoon was a cup of grape tomatoes. They should have a better options. 7. For the next school year, I tried to get my kiddo into 1st grade at a different charters school and she only tested high enough to repeat Kindergarten. Don't send your kid here if you care at all about their education or well-being.
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