Edison Elementary School vs Step Up School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edison Elementary School
Mesa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
528 students
Step Up School
Mesa · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
62 students
| Measure | Edison Elementary School Mesa, Arizona | Step Up School Mesa, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #833 of 1,136 | #937 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #42416 of 50,301 | #45683 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 528 | 62 |
| Enrollment | 528 | 62 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 8.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 24.5% |
| city | Mesa | Mesa |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edison Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.8 vs 18.7).
- •Edison Elementary School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 24.5%).
- •Edison Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 15%).
- •Step Up School does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 17.6).
- •Edison Elementary School is the larger school with 528 students compared with 62.
- •Edison Elementary School 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 Edison Elementary School better than Step Up School?
On the Success Index (US), Edison Elementary School ranks higher (23.8 vs 18.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Edison Elementary School and Step Up School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Mesa and Mesa in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edison Elementary School: 528. Step Up School: 62. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edison Elementary School and Step Up School rank in Arizona?
Edison Elementary School is 833rd of 1,136 and Step Up School is 937th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).