Top Rankings
Kaizen Education Foundation DBA Vista Grove Prepar (79871) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 29 students in Kaizen Education Foundation DBA Vista Grove Prepar (79871) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public School in Kaizen Education Foundation DBA Vista Grove Prepar (79871) School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
1 School
2,476 Schools
# Students
29 Students
1,124,009 Students
# Teachers
n/a
50,048 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a
Student By Grade
District Rank
Kaizen Education Foundation DBA Vista Grove Prepar (79871) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 603 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#580 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤20%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.74
0.66
% American Indian
28%
5%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
38%
48%
% Black
17%
6%
% White
7%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
Total Revenue
$403,000
$12,837 MM
Spending
$485,000
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student (18-19)
$9,234
$11,173
Spending / Student (18-19)
$7,891
$10,609
Best Kaizen Education Foundation DBA Vista Grove Prepar (79871) School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2929 E Mckellips Rd
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 924-1500
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 924-1500
Grades: 7-9
| 29 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kaizen Education Foundation DBA Vista Grove Prepar (79871) School District?
Kaizen Education Foundation DBA Vista Grove Prepar (79871) School District manages 1 public schools serving 29 students.
What is the rank of Kaizen Education Foundation DBA Vista Grove Prepar (79871) School District?
Kaizen Education Foundation DBA Vista Grove Prepar (79871) School District is ranked #429 out of 603 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kaizen Education Foundation DBA Vista Grove Prepar (79871) School District?
38% of Kaizen Education Foundation DBA Vista Grove Prepar (79871) School District students are Hispanic, 28% of students are American Indian, 17% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are White.
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