Highland Jr High School vs Leman Academy of Excellence East Mesa
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Jr High School
Mesa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
961 students
Leman Academy of Excellence East Mesa
Mesa · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
128 students
| Measure | Highland Jr High School Mesa, Arizona | Leman Academy of Excellence East Mesa Mesa, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #40 of 203 | #195 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #6413 of 15,369 | #11667 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 961 | 128 |
| Enrollment | 961 | 128 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 7.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 64.5% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 54.5% |
| city | Mesa | Mesa |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Leman Academy of Excellence East Mesa scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.5 vs 55.7).
- •Leman Academy of Excellence East Mesa does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 52%).
- •Leman Academy of Excellence East Mesa does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 55%).
- •Leman Academy of Excellence East Mesa does better on students per teacher (7.1 vs 18.5).
- •Highland Jr High School is the larger school with 961 students compared with 128.
- •Highland Jr High School is a public school while Leman Academy of Excellence East Mesa 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 Highland Jr High School better than Leman Academy of Excellence East Mesa?
On the Success Index (US), Leman Academy of Excellence East Mesa ranks higher (69.5 vs 55.7 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 Highland Jr High School and Leman Academy of Excellence East Mesa?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Mesa and Mesa in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Jr High School: 961. Leman Academy of Excellence East Mesa: 128. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Jr High School and Leman Academy of Excellence East Mesa rank in Arizona?
Highland Jr High School is 40th of 203 and Leman Academy of Excellence East Mesa is 195th of 1,136 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).