Kerr Center for Agriscience vs Step Up School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kerr Center for Agriscience
Mesa · Public elementary · Grades K–8
450 students
Step Up School
Mesa · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
62 students
| Measure | Kerr Center for Agriscience Mesa, Arizona | Step Up School Mesa, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #945 of 1,136 | #937 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #45860 of 50,301 | #45683 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 450 | 62 |
| Enrollment | 450 | 62 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 8.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 24.5% |
| city | Mesa | Mesa |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (18.4 vs 18.7).
- •Step Up School does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 18%).
- •Kerr Center for Agriscience does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 15%).
- •Step Up School does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 14.1).
- •Kerr Center for Agriscience is the larger school with 450 students compared with 62.
- •Kerr Center for Agriscience 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 Kerr Center for Agriscience 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 Kerr Center for Agriscience and Step Up School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Mesa and Mesa in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kerr Center for Agriscience: 450. Step Up School: 62. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kerr Center for Agriscience and Step Up School rank in Arizona?
Kerr Center for Agriscience is 945th of 1,136 and Step Up School is 937th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).