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Ishikawa Elementary School vs. Self Development Charter School

Should you attend Ishikawa Elementary School or Self Development Charter School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Ishikawa Elementary School
2635 N 32nd St
Mesa, AZ 85213
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Self Development Charter School
1709 N Greenfield Rd
Mesa, AZ 85205
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Ishikawa Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Self Development Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 863 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ishikawa Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 369 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Self Development Charter School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
K-8
Total Students
863 students
369 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ishikawa Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Self Development Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ishikawa Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Self Development Charter School.
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ishikawa Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
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Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
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This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ishikawa Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
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Test Scores

#180 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 10%)
#57 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ishikawa Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Self Development Charter School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
70%
(Top 5% in AZ)
75%
(Top 5% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ishikawa Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Self Development Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Self Development Charter School (79072) School District and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
59%
(Top 20% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
73%
(Top 5% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ishikawa Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Self Development Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Self Development Charter School (79072) School District and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Top 20% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 5% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Ishikawa Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Self Development Charter School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
104
44
Grade 1 Students
115
45
Grade 2 Students
136
57
Grade 3 Students
122
46
Grade 4 Students
116
25
Grade 5 Students
135
49
Grade 6 Students
134
29
Grade 7 Students
-
34
Grade 8 Students
-
40
Ungraded Students
1
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
8%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Ishikawa Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Self Development Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Self Development Charter School (79072) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
1%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ishikawa Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Self Development Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Self Development Charter School (79072) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
22%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ishikawa Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Self Development Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Self Development Charter School (79072) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ishikawa Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Self Development Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Self Development Charter School (79072) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
62%
43%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ishikawa Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Self Development Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Self Development Charter School (79072) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
6%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ishikawa Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Self Development Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Self Development Charter School (79072) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.56
0.73
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ishikawa Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Self Development Charter School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Self Development Charter School (79072) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ishikawa Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Self Development Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Self Development Charter School (79072) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ishikawa Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Self Development Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Self Development Charter School (79072) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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