Jennifer Uhlmann
United Real Estate Specialists
(520) 600-6074
117 Total Sales
2 in Attendance Zone
$300K - $400K Price Range
Mesquite Elementary School
Public Elementary School
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Grade K-5
9455 E Rita Rd,
Tucson, AZ
Vail Unified School District
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Math Proficiency
64%
Reading Proficiency
62%
Niche Grade
A
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
62%
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Math Proficiency
64%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
39
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Full Time Teachers
39
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Teachers in First or Second Year
50.2%
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GreatSchools Rating
9
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Science
12%
State Average
31%
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Math
13%
State Average
44%
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Student Diversity
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Male
52%
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Female
48%
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Male
52%
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Female
48%
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Hispanic
42.8%
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Economically disadvantaged
39.5%
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White
35.3%
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Two or more races
12.4%
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Black
5.3%
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Asian
4.2%
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Limited English proficient
2.7%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
9/4/2019
We moved to Rita Ranch because of Mesquite Elementary School's Chinese Immersion Program over 4 years ago. I've been a proud Mesquite Parent ever since. I have taught in Mesquite for 2 years. My 3 boys are proud Mesquite Students. Love our school!
GreatSchools Reviews
10/28/2025
I had been at this school for two years and watched as my student continued to get straight "A"s but couldn't do any of the basic grammar or math. I was forced to withdraw my student out of the school because of the gross failings and constant lying of the new principal. It was a fortunate event as...
12/13/2019
I would give 5 stars, because it is a great school, my son has been here since Kinder and now he is in first grade and he is a good reader. Also when he has problem with math problems his teacher offered tutoring with another teacher in order to evaluate better. he got 90 in tutoring meaning that he...
1/10/2015
I was a student at Mesquite elementary and I am so satisfied. I went there from pre-school to 4th grade then I moved up to prescott. I am now in eighth grade. this school was so amazing. all the teachers were so nice and helped every individual student very well and focused their time on all of them...
11/11/2013
Mesquite is an excellent school. My two children both attend and have excelled there. The teachers are too notch. I would highly recommend Mesquite.
Agents Specializing in Attendance Zone
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Jennifer Uhlmann
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Joni Swapp
Long Realty
(928) 235-9384
37 Total Sales
1 in Attendance Zone
$297,000 Price
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Joshua Francis
United Real Estate Specialists
(520) 423-6096
21 Total Sales
1 in Attendance Zone
$351,720 Price
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Susan Kelly
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(520) 844-2741
8 Total Sales
1 in Attendance Zone
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Dina Hogg
Dina Hogg
Realty Executives Arizona Territory
(520) 658-2051
30 Total Sales
1 in Attendance Zone
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Erica Meza
Erica Meza
Long Realty
(808) 201-2086
34 Total Sales
1 in Attendance Zone
$439,000 Price
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List Price Range
$282K - $516K
Homes For Sale
98
Average Home Value
$343,166
Median Lot Size
5,662 Sq Ft
% Renters
19%
Average Household Income
$111,756
% of College Grads
40.2%
Median Age
34
Average House Size
2,194 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
21.6%
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Additional Schools in the Area
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 12th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Lincoln Regional Park
Hacienda Del Oro Park
- Basketball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Purple Heart Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Bike Trails
- Dog Park
Ivan's Spot Dog Park
- Dog Park
- Trails
- Multi-Purpose Field
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Mesquite Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Tucson, AZ and is served by the Vail Unified School District in Arizona. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 716 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 64% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 62% are proficient in reading. Mesquite Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $343,166. Discover additional schools in the area, like Mica Mountain High School, PCJTED - Mica Mountain High School, Vail Blended Learning, and more. Learn more about what Tucson has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Mesquite Elementary School.