Best High Schools in 85023, AZ

85023, AZ has 6 high schools with 6,380 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in 85023 score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 85023 underperform expectations.

1. Thunderbird High School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Glendale Union High School District (4285) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1540 Students

2. Greenway High School

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Glendale Union High School District (4285) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1348 Students

3. Barry Goldwater High School

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1641 Students

4. North Canyon High School

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1842 Students

5. West-mec - Thunderbird High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

West-mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2 Students

Best Middle Schools in 85023, AZ

85023, AZ has 4 middle schools with 2,426 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in 85023 score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 85023 don't meet expectations.

1. Mountain Sky Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 713 Students

2. Deer Valley Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 537 Students

3. Desert Foothills Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 632 Students

4. Vista Verde Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 544 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 85023, AZ

85023, AZ has 9 elementary schools with 5,403 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in 85023 score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 85023 exceed expectations.

1. Lookout Mountain School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 881 Students

2. Reid Traditional Schools' Painted Rock Academy

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Reid Traditional Schools' Painted Rock Academy Inc (91317) • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 471 Students

3. Hearn Academy The - A Ball Charter School

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Ball Charter Schools (hearn) (4294) • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 663 Students

4. Acacia Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 788 Students

5. Village Meadows Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 444 Students

6. Constitution Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 671 Students

7. Cactus View Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 562 Students

8. Moon Mountain School

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 508 Students

9. John Jacobs Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 415 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 85023, AZ

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

85023, AZ has a total population of 34,402 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 85023, AZ

14,209

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

31%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 85023, AZ.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C-

23.24 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.93 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

19.31 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 85023, AZ.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 85023, AZ.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,936 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

74 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 85023, AZ Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near 85023, AZ

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85053, AZ

  • Actual Test Scores: 29%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
85022, AZ

  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
85027, AZ

  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
85029, AZ

  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
85024, AZ

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
85306, AZ

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
85021, AZ

  • Actual Test Scores: 21%
  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
85032, AZ

  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
85308, AZ

  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
85304, AZ

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations