Best High Schools in 85024, AZ

85024, AZ has 5 high schools with 6,032 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 85024 score 28% 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 85024 underperform expectations.

1. Pinnacle High School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 2479 Students

2. 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

3. 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

4. West-mec - North Canyon High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

West-mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 13 Students

Best Middle Schools in 85024, AZ

85024, AZ has 4 middle schools with 2,621 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 85024 score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 85024 don't meet expectations.

1. Mountain Trail Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 680 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. Echo Mountain Intermediate School

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 361 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 85024, AZ

85024, AZ has 7 elementary schools with 3,224 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 85024 score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 85024 meet expectations.

1. Boulder Creek Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 605 Students

2. Sonoran Foothills School

A

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 860 Students

3. Wildfire Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 457 Students

4. Esperanza Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 499 Students

5. Eagle Ridge Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 374 Students

6. 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

7. Sunset Canyon School

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 366 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 85024, AZ

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

Community Factors

85024, AZ has a total population of 26,341 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 43% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 85024, AZ

11,877

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

43%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 85024, AZ.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B

14.92 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.31 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

12.61 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 85024, AZ.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 85024, AZ.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,924 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

81 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 85024, AZ Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near 85024, AZ

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85050, AZ

  • Actual Test Scores: 50%
  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets 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
85032, AZ

  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
85023, AZ

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
85054, AZ

  • Actual Test Scores: 55%
  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
85053, AZ

  • Actual Test Scores: 29%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
85085, AZ

  • Actual Test Scores: 47%
  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
85254, AZ

  • Actual Test Scores: 55%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
85028, AZ

  • Actual Test Scores: 46%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations