Mesa Unified District (4235) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 78 public schools serving 58,343 students in Mesa Unified District (4235) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Mesa Unified District (4235) School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Mesa Unified District (4235) School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 616 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 78% has increased from 75% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.66
# American Indian Students
2,476 Students
56,990 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
5%
# Asian Students
626 Students
34,825 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
27,121 Students
538,337 Students
% Hispanic Students
46%
47%
# Black Students
2,800 Students
64,164 Students
% Black Students
5%
6%
# White Students
22,656 Students
394,781 Students
% White Students
39%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
473 Students
4,139 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,191 Students
47,089 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,528
18,885
# Students in K Grade:
3,775
77,191
# Students in 1st Grade:
4,129
83,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
4,074
80,751
# Students in 3rd Grade:
4,131
83,886
# Students in 4th Grade:
4,232
83,326
# Students in 5th Grade:
4,293
83,631
# Students in 6th Grade:
4,197
84,520
# Students in 7th Grade:
4,428
85,648
# Students in 8th Grade:
4,563
88,951
# Students in 9th Grade:
5,016
93,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
4,815
92,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
4,451
88,025
# Students in 12th Grade:
4,599
95,280
# Ungraded Students:
112
520
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,081 is higher than the state median of $11,257. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,678 is higher than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Mesa Unified District (4235) School District?
Mesa Unified District (4235) School District manages 78 public schools serving 58,343 students.
What is the rank of Mesa Unified District (4235) School District?
Mesa Unified District (4235) School District is ranked #268 out of 616 school districts in Arizona (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mesa Unified District (4235) School District?
46% of Mesa Unified District (4235) School District students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mesa Unified District (4235) School District?
Mesa Unified District (4235) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Mesa Unified District (4235) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,678 is higher than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 78 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 58,343 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 61%
Graduation Rate
: 78% (Btm 50% in AZ)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 33% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 38% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 22% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
