Serving 21 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Kelly ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school / Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 21 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kelly ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Kelly's student population of 21 students has declined by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
21 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kelly ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kelly is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1411 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
17:1
American Indian
5%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
47%
49%
Black
24%
6%
White
24%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (22-23)
52%
39%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kelly's ranking?
Kelly is ranked #1411 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Kelly often compared to?
Kellyis often viewed alongside schools like Arizona Autism Charter School Upper School Campus, Sunflower School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Kelly?
21 students attend Kelly.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Kelly students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 24% of students are White, and 5% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kelly?
Kelly has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kelly offer ?
Kelly offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kelly part of?
In what neighborhood is Kelly located?
Kelly is located in the Central City neighborhood of Mesa, AZ. There are 1 other public schools located in Central City.
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