Best Schools in 85008, AZ
85008, AZ has 28 public schools (6 high, 3 middle, 15 elementary) serving 15,980 students. On average they score 17% on state proficiency tests against a projected 22%, so schools in 85008 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 85008, AZ
The top high schools in 85008, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mcclintock High School
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Projected Test Scores
Tempe Union High School District (4287) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1949 Students
2. Phoenix Union-wilson College Preparatory
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Phoenix Union High School District (4286) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 218 Students
3. Tempe High School
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Tempe Union High School District (4287) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1584 Students
4. Coronado High School
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 740 Students
5. Camelback High School
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Phoenix Union High School District (4286) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2238 Students
6. Ombudsman - Charter East
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Ombudsman Educational Services Ltd.a Subsidiary (4323) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 85 Students
Best Middle Schools in 85008, AZ
The top middle schools in 85008, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tonalea Middle School
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 442 Students
2. Wilson Elementary School
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Wilson Elementary District (4261) • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 582 Students
3. Pat Tillman Middle School
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Balsz Elementary District (4268) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 652 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 85008, AZ
The top elementary schools in 85008, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wilson Primary School
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Wilson Elementary District (4261) • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 495 Students
2. David Crockett Elementary School
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Balsz Elementary District (4268) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 516 Students
3. The Creighton Academy
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Creighton Elementary District (4263) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 334 Students
4. Griffith Elementary School
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Balsz Elementary District (4268) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 489 Students
5. Cecil Shamley School
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Tempe School District (4258) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 549 Students
6. Brunson-lee Elementary School
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Balsz Elementary District (4268) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 443 Students
7. Larry C Kennedy School
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Creighton Elementary District (4263) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 359 Students
8. William T Machan Elementary School
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Creighton Elementary District (4263) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 595 Students
9. Papago School
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Creighton Elementary District (4263) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 822 Students
10. Monte Vista Elementary School
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Creighton Elementary District (4263) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 795 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 85008, AZ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
85008, AZ has a total population of 57,437 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 73%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 85008, AZ
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 85008, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
40.69 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.17 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
33.52 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 85008, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 85008, AZ.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 85008, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 85008, AZ
How many schools are in 85008, AZ?
85008, AZ has 28 public schools: 6 high schools, 3 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 15,980 students in total.
How do schools in 85008 perform on state tests?
On average, 28 schools in 85008 score 17% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 22%, so on average schools in 85008 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 85008?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 17%
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- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations