How many students attend Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 29 students attended Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School?

Students at Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School are 38% Hispanic, 28% American Indian, 17% African American, 10% Two or more races, 7% White.

Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School

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Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School is a public charter middle school in Mesa, Arizona, serving 31 students in grades 7-9. The school is part of the Mesa Unified District, which is ranked 444 out of 540 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Vista Grove has a significantly different racial makeup compared to the surrounding schools, with a much higher percentage of African American (41.94%) and Hispanic (45.16%) students. Academically, the school's performance is concerning, with only 27% of 7th graders and 7% of 8th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, and just 18% of 7th graders and 5% of 8th graders proficient or better in mathematics. Vista Grove also has had high dropout rates in recent years, ranging from 0.0% to 29.1%, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools like Greenfield Junior High, Mesquite Junior High, and Franklin Junior High.

Despite spending significantly more per student ($15,869 in 2021-2022) compared to the nearby schools, which spend between $5,512 and $8,537 per student, Vista Grove's academic and social outcomes remain concerning. The school's high percentage of students (77.42%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch suggests a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population, which may be contributing to the school's challenges. Overall, Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School faces significant hurdles in supporting its students and improving their educational outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Charter 7-9

2929 E McKellips Rd
Mesa, AZ 85213-3128

(480) 924-1500

District: Kaizen Education Foundation dba Vista Grove Prepar

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,869

Student/teacher ratio: n/a

Number of students: 29

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

37.9%

American Indian:

27.6%

African American:

17.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 77.4%

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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School is $15,869.

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Rank History for all students at Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2009	38.20	420^th	663	36.7%
2010	15.93	627^th	692	9.4%
2011	3.89	673^rd	685	1.8%
2012	14.36	715^th	772	7.4%
2013	12.14	737^th	787	6.4%
2014	8.55	657^th	690	4.8%
2016	8.68	663^rd	677	2.1%
2017	15.07	626^th	695	9.9%
2018	10.13	675^th	711	5.1%
2021	22.46	657^th	832	21.0%
2023	20.53	684^th	854	19.9%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	40.24	369^th	650	43.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	42.31	196^th	606	67.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	28.99	612^th	789	22.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	12.96	481^st	503	4.4%
2023	37.40	416^th	717	42.0%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	53.25	58^th	257	77.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	17.99	538^th	624	13.8%
2021	27.31	581^st	820	29.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	12.98	573^rd	617	7.1%
2021	22.68	652^nd	818	20.3%
2023	32.53	508^th	810	37.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	22.34	551^st	573	3.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	13.17	519^th	543	4.4%
2021	11.97	786^th	802	2.0%
2023	33.15	486^th	760	36.1%

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Rank History for Native American students at Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	60.03	61^st	390	84.4%

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Rank History for White students at Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	53.00	330^th	780	57.7%
2022	53.00	204^th	446	54.3%

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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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by a parent
Thursday, May 14, 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. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	31	2	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	39
2003	31	2	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	39
2004	40	1	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	45
2005	34	0	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	38
2006	44	0	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	53
2007	36	0	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	43
2008	33	1	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	40
2009	21	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	25
2010	23	5	3	6	1	n/a	n/a	38
2011	17	3	3	9	1	1	2	36
2012	23	11	2	26	8	2	3	75
2013	20	10	1	29	5	0	3	68
2014	23	9	0	36	2	1	2	73
2015	23	11	0	34	4	1	1	74
2016	14	6	0	30	4	0	7	61
2017	8	4	0	32	4	0	6	54
2018	12	4	0	42	5	0	5	68
2019	9	14	1	28	4	1	7	64
2020	4	7	1	17	2	1	4	36
2021	7	5	0	17	3	0	1	33
2022	3	8	0	13	3	0	2	29
2023	1	13	0	14	2	0	1	31
2024	2	5	0	11	8	0	3	29

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	39	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	39	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	45	n/a	n/a	93.3
2005	38	n/a	n/a	92.1
2006	53	n/a	n/a	30.2
2007	43	n/a	n/a	60.5
2008	40	n/a	n/a	67.5
2009	25	n/a	n/a	84
2010	38	n/a	n/a	63.2
2011	36	n/a	n/a	77.8
2012	75	n/a	n/a	85.3
2013	68	n/a	n/a	77.9
2014	73	n/a	n/a	94.5
2015	74	n/a	n/a	0
2016	61	n/a	n/a	100
2017	54	n/a	n/a	100
2018	68	n/a	n/a	82.4
2019	64	n/a	n/a	81.3
2020	36	n/a	n/a	77.8
2021	33	n/a	n/a	78.8
2022	29	n/a	n/a	75.9
2023	31	n/a	n/a	77.4
2024	29	n/a	n/a	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	39	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	39	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	45	n/a	n/a	93.3
2005	38	n/a	n/a	92.1
2006	53	n/a	n/a	30.2
2007	43	n/a	n/a	60.5
2008	40	n/a	n/a	67.5
2009	25	n/a	n/a	84
2010	38	n/a	n/a	63.2
2011	36	n/a	n/a	77.8
2012	75	n/a	n/a	85.3
2013	68	n/a	n/a	77.9
2014	73	n/a	n/a	94.5
2015	74	n/a	n/a	0
2016	61	n/a	n/a	100
2017	54	n/a	n/a	100
2018	68	n/a	n/a	82.4
2019	64	n/a	n/a	81.3
2020	36	n/a	n/a	77.8
2021	33	n/a	n/a	78.8
2022	29	n/a	n/a	75.9
2023	31	n/a	n/a	77.4
2024	29	n/a	n/a	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,267 (16.0%)	$184 (2.3%)	$2,718 (34.2%)	$3,366 (42.4%)	$3,121 (39.3%)	$6,487 (81.7%)	$7,938
2020	$1,641 (14.5%)	$1,352 (12.0%)	$4,634 (41.0%)	$4,413 (39.0%)	$3,906 (34.5%)	$8,319 (73.5%)	$11,312
2021	$1,745 (13.1%)	$1,488 (11.2%)	$4,978 (37.4%)	$6,312 (47.5%)	$3,748 (28.2%)	$10,060 (75.7%)	$13,293
2022	$2,367 (14.9%)	$2,205 (13.9%)	$6,940 (43.7%)	$6,943 (43.8%)	$4,354 (27.4%)	$11,296 (71.2%)	$15,869

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Impact of COVID-19 on Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	64	31	51.6%
African American	14	13	7.1%
American Indian	4	2	50%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	28	14	50%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	9	1	88.9%
Two or More Races	7	1	85.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	81.3%	77.4%	3.8%

Schools Near Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				AASA English Language Arts (2024)		AASA Mathematics (2024)		AzSCI Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 7th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 8th Grade	AASA Mathematics 7th Grade	AASA Mathematics 8th Grade	AzSCI Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School	Public, Charter	7-9	2929 E McKellips Rd	Mesa	85213	Maricopa County	Kaizen Education Foundation dba Vista Grove Prepar	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 924-1500	29				2 (6.9%)	5 (17.2%)	11 (37.9%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (27.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (10.3%)								(n/a)						$15,869	$2,367	$2,205	$6,940	$6,943	$4,354	$11,297
Stapley Junior High School	Public	7-9	3250 E Hermosa Vista Dr	Mesa	85213	Maricopa County	Mesa Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 472-2700	946	50	18.9		638 (67.4%)	6 (0.6%)	195 (20.6%)	6 (0.6%)	74 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (2.9%)	62.4	165^th of 550 public middle schools	70.0%		80.5	119^th of 854 public middle schools	86.1%	46	49.0	42.0	51.0	52.0	32.0	$6,541	$52	$85	$190	$6,053	$351	$6,404
Poston Junior High School	Public	7-9	2433 E Adobe St	Mesa	85213	Maricopa County	Mesa Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 472-2100	779	44	17.7		258 (33.1%)	41 (5.3%)	416 (53.4%)	5 (0.6%)	24 (3.1%)	9 (1.2%)	26 (3.3%)	19.9	426^th of 550 public middle schools	22.5%		37.4	465^th of 854 public middle schools	45.6%	39	31.0	22.0	21.0	16.0	16.0	$7,415	$371	$57	$798	$6,292	$695	$6,987
Kino Junior High School	Public	7-8	848 N Horne	Mesa	85203	Maricopa County	Mesa Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 472-2400	825	45	18.5		76 (9.2%)	46 (5.6%)	629 (76.2%)	3 (0.4%)	49 (5.9%)	4 (0.5%)	18 (2.2%)	8	541^st of 550 public middle schools	1.6%		11.7	826^th of 854 public middle schools	3.3%	285	19.0	13.0	7.0	3.0	8.0	$6,995	$500	$39	$1,040	$6,041	$415	$6,456
Taylor Junior High School	Public	7-9	705 S 32nd St	Mesa	85204	Maricopa County	Mesa Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 472-1500	869	55	15.7		225 (25.9%)	34 (3.9%)	539 (62.0%)	10 (1.2%)	22 (2.5%)	10 (1.2%)	29 (3.3%)	20.7	416^th of 550 public middle schools	24.4%		31.2	535^th of 854 public middle schools	37.4%	119	29.0	22.0	26.0	14.0	17.0	$7,417	$458	$84	$1,000	$6,512	$363	$6,875
Shepherd Junior High School	Public	4-8	1407 N Alta Mesa Dr	Mesa	85205	Maricopa County	Mesa Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 472-1800	667	34	19.6		374 (56.1%)	23 (3.4%)	214 (32.1%)	8 (1.2%)	12 (1.8%)	4 (0.6%)	32 (4.8%)	40.2	275^th of 550 public middle schools	50.0%		53.4	313^th of 854 public middle schools	63.3%	38	50.0	35.0	33.0	16.0	29.0	$8,537	$420	$61	$900	$7,489	$568	$8,057
Franklin Junior High School	Public	7-9	4949 E Southern Ave	Mesa	85206	Maricopa County	Mesa Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 472-8990	282	12	24.3		178 (63.1%)	5 (1.8%)	78 (27.7%)	4 (1.4%)	4 (1.4%)	2 (0.7%)	11 (3.9%)	97.8	16^th of 550 public middle schools	97.1%		99.5	4^th of 854 public middle schools	99.5%	12	85.0	87.0	77.0	75.0	71.0	$6,931	$20	$09	$49	$6,045	$857	$6,902
Fremont Junior High School	Public	7-8	1001 N Power Rd	Mesa	85205	Maricopa County	Mesa Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 472-8300	925	49	18.9		480 (51.9%)	41 (4.4%)	340 (36.8%)	7 (0.8%)	17 (1.8%)	7 (0.8%)	33 (3.6%)	42.6	267^th of 550 public middle schools	51.5%		61	265^th of 854 public middle schools	69.0%	2	39.0	34.0	33.0	42.0	25.0	$6,870	$437	$21	$895	$6,024	$387	$6,412
Carson Junior High School	Public	7-9	525 N Westwood	Mesa	85201	Maricopa County	Mesa Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 472-2900	922	56	16.5		151 (16.4%)	73 (7.9%)	550 (59.7%)	3 (0.3%)	102 (11.1%)	12 (1.3%)	31 (3.4%)	10	524^th of 550 public middle schools	4.7%		18.3	715^th of 854 public middle schools	16.3%	191	20.0	13.0	10.0	10.0	10.0	$6,542	$470	$142	$1,083	$5,177	$752	$5,929
Greenfield Junior High School	Public	6-8	101 S Greenfield Rd	Gilbert	85296	Maricopa County	Gilbert Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 813-1770	1,195	57	20.8		784 (65.6%)	19 (1.6%)	281 (23.5%)	30 (2.5%)	8 (0.7%)	4 (0.3%)	69 (5.8%)	75.5	113^th of 550 public middle schools	79.5%		80.6	118^th of 854 public middle schools	86.2%	5	62.0	48.0	58.0	52.0	43.0	$5,512	$01	$335	$338	$5,275		$5,176

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