How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Mesa Unified District (4235) | West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Mesa, Arizona | Glendale, Arizona |
| Total Enrollment | 58,343 | 292 |
| Number of Schools | 77 | 47 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.5:1 | 2.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Mesa Unified District (4235) | West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,160 | $51,413 |
| Federal Revenue | 18.1% | 1.2% |
| State Revenue | 44.5% | 51.5% |
| Local Revenue | 37.4% | 47.3% |
Mesa Unified District (4235)
Federal State Local
West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923)
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Mesa Unified District (4235) | West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36.3% | 45.5% |
| African American | 4.8% | 9.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48.5% | 42.6% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3.9% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.7% | 2.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 44.3% | N/A |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Mesa Unified District (4235) | West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 92 | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 6 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 389.1:1 | N/A |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 47.5% | N/A |
School Types
Mesa Unified District (4235)
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923)
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.