Mesquite Jr High School, AZ
RegularPublic SchoolGrade 6–Grade 8
130 W Mesquite St, Gilbert, AZ 85233
(602) 542-5393
How Mesquite Jr High School Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score17
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at Mesquite Jr High School
955Students
100%Low-Income Students
49Teachers
19 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | AZ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 48% | 48% |
| Male | 49% | 52% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | AZ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 49% | 15% | 17% |
| Grade 8 | 51% | 15% | 17% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | AZ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 5% | 5% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 49% | 39% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38% | 43% | 22% |
| Native American | 1% | 7% | 2% |
| Pacific Islander | 1% | <1% | <1% |
| Other | 4% | 3% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at Mesquite Jr High School
37%Math Proficiency
34%Reading Proficiency
36%Average Proficiency
95%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | AZ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 40% | 45% | 50% |
| Male | 32% | 42% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | AZ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 38% | 41% | 45% |
| Grade 8 | 34% | 39% | 45% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | AZ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 44% | 57% | 59% |
| Black | 20% | 39% | 38% |
| Caucasian | 46% | 53% | 54% |
| Native American | 25% | 39% | 41% |
| Other | 30% | 52% | 51% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | AZ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeless | 50% | 43% | 43% |
| Limited English | 12% | 28% | 34% |
| Low-Income | 26% | 36% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 8% | 24% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at Mesquite Jr High School
-Overall Rate
-Low-Income
-Limited English
-With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | AZ | US |
|---|
Location Map
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