The top reported proficiency rate is 46% in Math. The lowest is 41% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Noah Webster Schools- Mesa
Noah Webster Schools- Mesa is a charter school serving kindergarten through sixth grade, located on the east side of Mesa, a large suburban city in the Phoenix metropolitan area. The school operates as its own single-school district, independent of Mesa Public Schools. The most important fact for any family considering this school is that the campus is scheduled to close at the conclusion of the 2025-2026 school year, as publicly reported by the school itself. This means that any enrollment is inherently short-term.
The student body is racially and ethnically diverse, with white students comprising the largest share, followed by a substantial Hispanic population. Smaller groups of students who are Black, Asian, American Indian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, or of two or more races make up the rest of the enrollment. Data on the proportion of students qualifying for free or reduced-price meals, receiving special education services, or identified as English learners was not available in the sources used for this profile.
On the Arizona state assessments administered in the 2024-2025 school year, Noah Webster Schools- Mesa posted results that varied by grade and subject. In mathematics, the share of students meeting the proficiency standard was highest in third grade and tapered off in fourth, fifth, and sixth grades. In English language arts, proficiency was highest in fourth and fifth grades, while third and sixth grades showed lower shares of students reaching the bar. On the fifth-grade science assessment, a moderate share of students scored proficient or above. When all tested subjects and grades are combined into a single proficiency index, the school’s overall performance sits above the midpoint relative to districts in Maricopa County. This indicates that, on average, academic achievement here is somewhat stronger than what is typical across the county, though results are not uniformly strong across every grade and subject. Because the school serves only through sixth grade, there is no high school graduation rate to report.
The neighborhood surrounding the school falls within a part of Mesa where home values and rents are above the statewide median, reflecting the broader affordability pressures of the Phoenix region. The local economy features large employers such as Boeing, Banner Health, and Arizona State University’s Polytechnic campus, alongside retail and government jobs. Mesa is a sprawling, auto-oriented city with wide arterial roads and strip-mall development defining most of the built environment. Downtown Mesa provides a more walkable core with the Mesa Arts Center, local breweries, and shops, and it is connected by light rail to Tempe and Phoenix. The city has experienced sustained growth that pushes eastward into the area around the school.
No data was available on disciplinary actions, chronic absenteeism, or staffing ratios for this school, so parents should inquire directly if those factors are important to their decision. The overriding reality, however, is the closure. No new families enrolling now should expect this school to be available beyond the 2025-2026 school year. For a family that needs a short-term placement and values a charter environment with academic results that are above the county median, Noah Webster Schools- Mesa may be a practical fit for the coming year. For those seeking an enduring elementary school for their child, it is not the right choice.
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