Kelly

1648 S 16th St
Mesa, AZ 85204
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 24 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%).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special education school / Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 24 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <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:

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Attribute

School Overview

Kelly's student population of 24 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
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Total Students
24 students
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Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
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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 0.69, 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.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#1411 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤20%
34%
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≤20%
40%
No Summary generated because only 4 years of data available
<50%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
4%
5%
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Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
33%
48%
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Black
25%
6%
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White
38%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.69
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (22-23)
52%
39%
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School Statewide Testing
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?
24 students attend Kelly.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Kelly students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, and 4% of students are American Indian.
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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special education school / Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 24 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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