Whitman Elementary School
Whitman Elementary School
About This School
Public School | Grades PK-6 | Mesa Unified District
Whitman Elementary School is located in Mesa, AZ and is one of 68 elementary schools in Mesa Unified District. It is a public school that serves 679 students in grades PK-6.
Whitman Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Arizona in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Whitman Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Whitman Elementary School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Arizona average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Whitman Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Whitman Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Arizona in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Whitman Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Whitman Elementary School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Arizona average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Whitman Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Gem Charter School 0.2 miles |  |
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| Kerr Elementary School 0.5 miles | |
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| McKellips Learning Center 0.6 miles |  |
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| Learning Foundation Performing Arts School 1.4 miles |  |
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| Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Mesa 1.4 miles |  |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 679
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53%
Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Whitman Elementary School had 86% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Arizona had 45% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
Hispanic
52%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
23%
White
18%
Black
7%
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Mesa Unified District District Spending
$8,249Per Pupil
The Mesa Unified District spends $8,249 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 56% on instruction, 39% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Mesa Unified District District
16:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Whitman Elementary School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Arizona average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Mesa Unified DistrictTest Scores
About the TERRANOVA
What is it?
The TerraNova is a series of nationally norm-referenced tests that assess general academic knowledge in core subjects, as well as providing national comparisons.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 2 through 9 are assessed in reading, language arts and math.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a percentile rank, which indicates how well they performed in comparison to their peers in other states. The goal is for all students to score at or above the national average, or 50th percentile, on the test.
About the AIMS
What is it?
Arizona's Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 are assessed in reading, writing and math.
How is it Scored?
Students score at one of four levels: falls far below standard, approaches the standard, meets the standard or exceeds the standard. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed state standards.
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TestRating
3 out of 10
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