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Mesa Unified District (4235)

Arizona · Public School District
78
Schools
58,343
Students
$13,766
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
51.0%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
83.4%
Graduation Rate
-3.1pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Mesa Unified District (4235) is a public school district in Arizona serving 58,343 students across 78 schools. It includes 56 elementary, 10 middle, 7 high schools. Its graduation rate of 83.4% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,766 is near the national average for a US public school district. 51% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 44/100.

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All Schools (78)
Elementary Schools56 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Adams Elementary SchoolPK–06629
Brinton ElementaryPK–06454
Bush ElementaryPK–06545
Crismon Elementary SchoolPK–06416
Edison Elementary SchoolPK–06567
Eisenhower Center for InnovationPK–06446
Emerson Elementary SchoolPK–06735
Entz Elementary SchoolPK–06507
Falcon Hill Elementary SchoolPK–06487
Field Elementary SchoolPK–06517
Franklin at Alma ElementaryPK–08341
Franklin at Brimhall ElementaryPK–06768
Franklin East Elementary SchoolPK–06551
Franklin West ElementaryPK–06430
Guerrero Elementary SchoolPK–06436
Hale Elementary SchoolPK–06515
Hermosa Vista Elementary SchoolPK–06640
Highland Elementary SchoolPK–06704
Holmes Elementary SchoolPK–06564
Irving Elementary SchoolPK–06456
Ishikawa Elementary SchoolPK–06835
Jefferson Elementary SchoolPK–06556
Johnson Elementary SchoolPK–06597
Jordan Center for Early EducationPK–KG0
Keller Elementary SchoolPK–06550
Kerr Elementary SchoolKG–06513
Las Sendas Elementary SchoolPK–06747
Lehi Elementary SchoolPK–06376
Lincoln Elementary SchoolPK–06630
Lindbergh Elementary SchoolPK–06506
Longfellow Elementary SchoolPK–06426
Lowell Elementary SchoolPK–06417
MacArthur Elementary SchoolPK–06577
Madison Elementary SchoolPK–06393
Mendoza Elementary SchoolPK–06454
Michael T. Hughes Elementary SchoolPK–06425
O'Connor Elementary SchoolPK–06445
Patterson ElementaryPK–06742
Pomeroy Elementary SchoolPK–06609
Porter Elementary SchoolPK–06472
Red Mountain Ranch ElementaryPK–06434
Redbird Elementary SchoolPK–06455
Robson Elementary SchoolPK–06469
Roosevelt Elementary SchoolPK–06529
Salk Elementary SchoolPK–06563
Sirrine Elementary SchoolPK–06354
Sousa Elementary SchoolPK–06384
Stevenson Elementary SchoolPK–06668
Summit AcademyPK–081,227
Taft Elementary SchoolPK–06462
Washington Elementary SchoolPK–06460
Webster Elementary SchoolPK–06576
Whitman Elementary SchoolPK–06593
Whittier Elementary SchoolPK–06486
Wilson Elementary SchoolPK–06465
Zaharis ElementaryPK–06769
High Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Dobson High School09–122,370
East Valley Academy09–12307
Mesa High School09–123,475
Mountain View High School09–123,372
Red Mountain High School09–123,448
Skyline High School09–122,248
Westwood High School09–123,570
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,766Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
45%
37%
State
44.5%
Local (property tax)
37.4%
Federal
18.1%

Funding is shared between state (45%) and local sources (37%), with notable federal support (18%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
78
Schools
58,343
Students
51%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate83.4%
Opportunity Score44/100
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 78 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Mesa Unified District (4235)?
Mesa Unified District (4235) has 78 public schools, serving a total of 58,343 students.
What is the graduation rate for Mesa Unified District (4235)?
The graduation rate is 83.4%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Mesa Unified District (4235) spend per student?
Mesa Unified District (4235) spends $13,766 per pupil — 4% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Mesa Unified District (4235)?
51% of students in Mesa Unified District (4235) qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Mesa Unified District (4235)?
No, Mesa Unified District (4235) does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Mesa Unified District (4235) serve?
Mesa Unified District (4235) serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Mesa Unified District (4235)?
The median opportunity score across schools in Mesa Unified District (4235) is 44/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.