RATINGS

District GreatSchools Ratings

Many of the schools in this district are rated average in school quality.

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Top Rated Schools in This District

These are some of the top-rated public schools in Mesa Unified School District based on a variety of measures. Find out more about GreatSchools ratings.
ACADEMICS

District Student Progress

Students at many of the schools in this district are making about the same academic progress as the state average.

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ACADEMICS

Academic Summary

Is this district offering opportunity for all its students, or leaving some kids behind? Successful districts are working to close the achievement gap.
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ACADEMICS

Advanced Courses

Rigorous courses can help students prepare for and get into college, including coursework in STEM subjects. Find out more.
Parent Tip
Many successful high school students end up in remedial math courses in college. Is your student prepared for college-level math? Ask this district how they ensure students are well-prepared.
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STUDENT LIFE

Student Demographics

Schools that create a positive culture help all students thrive. See how.
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Teachers & Staff

Parents often value small class sizes, but the truth is more complicated.
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District Finances

How a school district allocates funds can reflect its priorities. Learn more about how these decisions are made.
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District decisions about how to spend money impact your child’s schooling. Here’s how parents can have an influence.
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STUDENT LIFE

Reviews From Schools in Mesa Unified School District

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Parent / Guardian
August 11, 2025
School does not follow safety protocols and lets children bullied and get harmed. Does not call the police for assaults and most of the teachers are not great. There counselor is a joke it went really... More
Review for Johnson Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
August 05, 2025
This school used to be filled with kind and supportive staff, now, not so much. The new Principle Mike is pretty rude and so is their staff, quite a change compared to the past 20 years. Their early... More
Review for Summit Academy K-6
Parent / Guardian
August 05, 2025
I really wanted to give this school a good review because my daughter just started and loved it so far but they expect her to walk so far to school and there are no bus routes. She’s a small girl with... More
Review for Carson Junior High School