Bilingual Magnet (Puente De Hozho) Elementary School in Mesa, AZ serves 689 students with a student–teacher ratio of 22:1, which has remained stable over recent years.
Math proficiency was 9% in 2023, which is significantly lower than the state average of 34% and the Mesa Unified District average of 33%, continuing a downward trend since 2012.
Reading proficiency was 17% in 2022, lower than both the state average of 40% and the district average of 38%, reflecting a decline from above 50% proficiency in earlier years.
Approximately 80% of students are eligible for free lunch, indicating a high level of economic need among the student body that has been consistent over the last five years.
The student demographics include a majority Hispanic population with 379 students, alongside 188 White (Not Hispanic) and 61 Black (Not Hispanic) students, showing a diverse composition typical of this Mesa, AZ public elementary school.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
689 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
7%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
55%
48%
Black
9%
6%
White
27%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Bilingual Magnet (Puente De Hozho) Elementary School?
689 students attend Bilingual Magnet (Puente De Hozho) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Bilingual Magnet (Puente De Hozho) Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bilingual Magnet (Puente De Hozho) Elementary School?
Bilingual Magnet (Puente De Hozho) Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bilingual Magnet (Puente De Hozho) Elementary School offer ?
Bilingual Magnet (Puente De Hozho) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Bilingual Magnet (Puente De Hozho) Elementary School part of?
Bilingual Magnet (Puente De Hozho) Elementary School is part of Mesa Unified District (4235).
