Best middle schools in Mesa Unified District (4235) (2025)
Schools classified as middle schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 10 schools in Mesa Unified District (4235), Arizona. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Arizona.
- Elementary Schools in Mesa Unified District (4235)
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- Schools by Math Proficiency in Mesa Unified District (4235)
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- Lowest Student–Teacher Ratio in Mesa Unified District (4235)
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- 183Franklin Junior High SchoolMesa · Public Middle89% Math proficiency · 288 students
- 260Stapley Junior High SchoolMesa · Public Middle66% Math proficiency · 899 students
- 352Fremont Junior High SchoolMesa · Public Middle54% Math proficiency · 822 students
- 432Shepherd Junior High SchoolMesa · Public Middle41% Math proficiency · 581 students
- 531Taylor Junior High SchoolMesa · Public Middle41% Math proficiency · 908 students
- 627Poston Junior High SchoolMesa · Public Middle34% Math proficiency · 782 students
- 725Smith Junior High SchoolMesa · Public Middle26% Math proficiency · 707 students
- 815Carson Junior High SchoolMesa · Public Middle26% Math proficiency · 946 students
- 99Rhodes Junior High SchoolMesa · Public Middle16% Math proficiency · 599 students
- 108Kino Junior High SchoolMesa · Public Middle17% Math proficiency · 805 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Franklin Junior High School Mesa · Middle · Grades 7–9 | Public | 83.1 Top 10% | 89% Math proficiency | 288 |
| 2 | Stapley Junior High School Mesa · Middle · Grades 7–9 | Public | 59.7 Top 50% | 66% Math proficiency | 899 |
| 3 | Fremont Junior High School Mesa · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 52.1 Top 50% | 54% Math proficiency | 822 |
| 4 | Shepherd Junior High School Mesa · Middle · Grades 4–8 | Public | 32.0 Lower 50% | 41% Math proficiency | 581 |
| 5 | Taylor Junior High School Mesa · Middle · Grades 7–9 | Public | 30.7 Lower 50% | 41% Math proficiency | 908 |
| 6 | Poston Junior High School Mesa · Middle · Grades 7–9 | Public | 27.0 Lower 50% | 34% Math proficiency | 782 |
| 7 | Smith Junior High School Mesa · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 25.2 Lower 50% | 26% Math proficiency | 707 |
| 8 | Carson Junior High School Mesa · Middle · Grades 7–9 | Public | 14.7 Lower 50% | 26% Math proficiency | 946 |
| 9 | Rhodes Junior High School Mesa · Middle · Grades 7–9 | Public | 8.8 Lower 50% | 16% Math proficiency | 599 |
| 10 | Kino Junior High School Mesa · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 8.1 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 805 |
Franklin Junior High School in Mesa leads the 2025 list of middle schools in Mesa Unified District (4235) with a Success Index (US) of 83.1. Of the 10 schools shown, 10 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Arizona middle schools rankings, every school on the Mesa Unified District (4235) page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best middle school in Mesa Unified District (4235)?
Franklin Junior High School in Mesa, Arizona ranks first among middle schools in Mesa Unified District (4235) with a Success Index (US) of 83.1 out of 100 (Enrollment: 288).
How are middle schools in Mesa Unified District (4235) ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.