A+
Mesquite Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades K–5
9455 E Rita Rd, Tucson, AZ 85747 · (520) 879-2102 · Part of Vail Unified District
Students
640
Students per teacher
17:1
Setting
City
Grades
K–5
What stands out about Mesquite Elementary School
- School Grade A+: near the top of Arizona’s public schools
- Math proficiency 39 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 34 pts above the state
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency70%
State average 31.2%
Reading / language arts72%
State average 38.5%
Location
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9455 E Rita Rd, Tucson
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten98
Grade 192
Grade 2104
Grade 3116
Grade 497
Grade 5131
Ungraded2
Enrollment over time
629’20
716’21
736’22
677’23
640’24
About steady.
Who goes here
Hispanic 43%White 35%Two or more races 12%Black 5%Asian 4%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.