Early Education Center vs Step Up School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Early Education Center
Mesa · Public other · Grades PK–PK
77 students
Step Up School
Mesa · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
62 students
| Measure | Early Education Center Mesa, Arizona | Step Up School Mesa, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #937 of 1,136 |
| National rank | – | #45683 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 77 | 62 |
| Enrollment | 77 | 62 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | 8.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 15% |
| Math proficiency | – | 24.5% |
| city | Mesa | Mesa |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Early Education Center is the larger school with 77 students compared with 62.
- •Early Education Center is a public school while Step Up School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Early Education Center better than Step Up School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Early Education Center and Step Up School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Mesa and Mesa in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Early Education Center: 77. Step Up School: 62. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Early Education Center and Step Up School rank in Arizona?
Early Education Center is unranked and Step Up School is 937th of 1,136 among other schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).