Kino Junior High School vs Step Up School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kino Junior High School
Mesa · Public middle · Grades 7–8
805 students
Step Up School
Mesa · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
62 students
| Measure | Kino Junior High School Mesa, Arizona | Step Up School Mesa, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #195 of 203 | #937 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #15224 of 15,369 | #45683 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 805 | 62 |
| Enrollment | 805 | 62 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 8.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 24.5% |
| city | Mesa | Mesa |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Step Up School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.7 vs 8.1).
- •Step Up School does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 17%).
- •Kino Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (20% vs 15%).
- •Step Up School does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 20.6).
- •Kino Junior High School is the larger school with 805 students compared with 62.
- •Kino Junior High 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 Kino Junior High School better than Step Up School?
On the Success Index (US), Step Up School ranks higher (18.7 vs 8.1 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 Kino Junior High School and Step Up School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Mesa and Mesa in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kino Junior High School: 805. Step Up School: 62. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kino Junior High School and Step Up School rank in Arizona?
Kino Junior High School is 195th of 203 and Step Up School is 937th of 1,136 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).