Serving 428 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Guerrero Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 428 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Guerrero Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Guerrero Elementary School's student population of 428 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
428 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Guerrero Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Guerrero Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1798 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
5%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
77%
48%
Black
8%
6%
White
7%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Guerrero Elementary School's ranking?
Guerrero Elementary School is ranked #1798 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Guerrero Elementary School?
428 students attend Guerrero Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Guerrero Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Guerrero Elementary School?
Guerrero Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Guerrero Elementary School offer ?
Guerrero Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Guerrero Elementary School part of?
Guerrero Elementary School is part of Mesa Unified District (4235) School District.
In what neighborhood is Guerrero Elementary School located?
Guerrero Elementary School is located in the Kleinman Park Neighborhood neighborhood of Mesa, AZ.
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