Eisenhower Center for Innovation vs Step Up School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 964 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eisenhower Center for Innovation
Mesa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
489 students
Step Up School
Mesa · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
62 students
| Measure | Eisenhower Center for Innovation Mesa, Arizona | Step Up School Mesa, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #931 of 1,136 | #937 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #45586 of 50,301 | #45683 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 489 | 62 |
| Enrollment | 489 | 62 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 8.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 24.5% |
| city | Mesa | Mesa |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (18.8 vs 18.7).
- •Eisenhower Center for Innovation does better on math proficiency (28% vs 24.5%).
- •Eisenhower Center for Innovation does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 15%).
- •Step Up School does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 16.9).
- •Eisenhower Center for Innovation is the larger school with 489 students compared with 62.
- •Eisenhower Center for Innovation 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 Eisenhower Center for Innovation 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 Eisenhower Center for Innovation and Step Up School?
About 964 m in a straight line, between Mesa and Mesa in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eisenhower Center for Innovation: 489. Step Up School: 62. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eisenhower Center for Innovation and Step Up School rank in Arizona?
Eisenhower Center for Innovation is 931st of 1,136 and Step Up School is 937th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).