Established in 1988, Sousa Elementary School is a public school in Northeast Mesa. The school is named after the famous music composer, John Philip Sousa, who is best known for composing timeless American military marches.
“Reach for the Stars” is the school motto, which is demonstrated every day by Sousa’s kindergarten through sixth grade students. The school colors are an appropriate red, white and blue and the school's mission represents a deep commitment to each child through student-centered learning.
In the 2020-2021 school year, the school implemented the Next Education Workforce model, a personalized form of learning that utilizes a team comprised of a lead teacher and four educators specializing in music, physical education, media and technology. Three additional certified teachers, a special education teacher and a retired teacher also assist with reading assessments and literacy instruction. This student enrichment team focuses solely on a group of 100-plus first and second graders, ensuring every student is set up for academic success.
Students at Sousa Elementary School learn the importance recognizing their own strengths, working collaboratively with others and always communicating with kindness and respect. With a strong guiding mission, this public elementary school is a great option for students in the Northeast Mesa neighborhood.
Sousa Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-6
616 N Mountain Rd,
Mesa, AZ
Mesa Unified School District
School Details
Head of School
Jennifer Lamanna
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Math Proficiency
19%
Reading Proficiency
33%
Niche Grade
B-
B+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
33%
Math Proficiency
19%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
34
Full Time Teachers
34
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.5%
GreatSchools Rating
3
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
13%
State Average
44%
Science
20%
State Average
31%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
417:1
Student Diversity
Male
53.9%
Female
46.1%
White
51.6%
Hispanic
38.3%
Two or more races
4.9%
Black
3.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
12/17/2024
Safety is not taken seriously. If you don’t mind your child harassed and physically attacked by others then you’ll have no problem here. Punishments include even students who did not participate within the activity. Adding to further animosity amongst the students impacting their relationships with...
4/14/2024
No communication or discipline coming from a mom whose kid has needed it and also needed the school to discipline other kids as well. Physical and verbal harassment at its finest. My kid did not feel safe here, and I have tried communicating with staff all year long including the district with nothi...
2/28/2023
If I could have given this school 0 stars I would have. I cannot believe the lack of support that my daughter received at this school. She was bullied by multiple people and the school refused to do anything about it. She was basically told she needed to just ignore the bullies and endure their beha...
8/5/2022
If I could give zero stars, I would. These people did not feed my daughter. First day of school, and the school failed. I am absolutely livid.
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Map
Attendance Zone
About Northeast Mesa
List Price Range
$32K - $1.4M
Homes For Sale
56
Average Home Value
$489,948
Median Lot Size
15,245 Sq Ft
% Renters
20%
Household Income
$90,699
% of College Grads
20.7%
Median Age
45
Average House Size
1,972 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
27.5%
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Parks in this Area
Desert Arroyo Park
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Skyline Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Desert Foothills Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Signal Butte Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Parking Lot
Meridian Hills Community Playground
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Superstition Shadows Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Pool
- Skateboard
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