Overview

Poston Junior High School is a public school in Mesa, AZ, offering Project Lead The Way curriculum. It is one of 16 middle schools in Mesa Unified School District.

School Rating

Poston Junior High School is performing average compared to public and charter schools in Arizona with the same grade levels.
5/10
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ACADEMICS

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About the School

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Neighborhood

2433 East Adobe Street
Mesa, AZ 85213
School leader: Michael Rapier
(480) 472-2100
(480) 472-2107
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