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Step Up School

44 E 5TH ST MESA AZ 85201

Ranked 221 of 246 in Arizona

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About Step Up School

Step Up School in Mesa, Arizona, is a public charter K–8 school that is listed as one of the top elementary schools in Arizona for having an inclusive and supportive learning environment. Established in 2012 and governed by STEP UP Schools Inc., Step Up serves 63 students who are 46% female and 54% male, 92% minority, and 94% economically disadvantaged. As a Title I school, Step Up provides free meals, free after-school tutoring, sports, a chess club, and Girl Scouts. Approximately 10% of students achieved proficiency in both math and reading. Utilizing a small-group instruction approach, which includes ESL programs and reading interventions, the school works to help every child progress. Even in the face of such circumstances, Step Up School is committed to building confidence, character, and accomplishment. As of August 2025, Mesa's median home price stands at $479,000, with the median for 85212 at $590,000 and Mesa East's median at $435,000. Prices are only slightly down, and there are even a few neighborhoods that are stable or slightly up.This commitment keeps Step Up in the conversation as one of the best elementary schools in Arizona for community and holistic education.

Step Up School Contact Information

Address

44 E 5TH ST MESA AZ 85201

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Phone

(480) 344-2600

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 10%
Reading 10%
State average proficiency is 10% in Math and 10% in Reading.
11 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
63
Total Students
TOP 221 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Step Up School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM- 5:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 7.9%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 74.6%
Black 14.3%
Two+ Races 3.2%
Native Am. 0%
White
7.9%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
74.6%
Black
14.3%
Two+ Races
3.2%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 63
46%
29 Female
54%
34 Male

Student Population

63 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

404 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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FAQ

Q: Which grade levels are served by Step Up School?

A: Students in grades K–8 are served by Step Up School.

Q: Does Step Up School provide extracurricular activities?

A: Step Up School does offer clubs and athletic programs.

Q: What is Step Up School's student-teacher ratio?

A: A small class size allows for more individualized instruction at Step Up School.

Q: What is the address of Step Up School?

A: Mesa, Arizona, is home to Step Up School.

Q: Is there an extended-day program at Step Up School?

A: A: After-school programs are available at Step Up School.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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