Best High Schools in 85054, AZ

85054, AZ has 2 high schools with 4,384 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 85054 score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 85054 don't meet 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. Horizon High School

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1905 Students

Best Middle Schools in 85054, AZ

85054, AZ has 2 middle schools with 1,458 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 85054 score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 56% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 85054 don't meet expectations.

1. Explorer Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 678 Students

2. Desert Shadows Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 780 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 85054, AZ

85054, AZ has 2 elementary schools with 1,056 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 85054 score 69% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 60% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 85054 greatly exceed expectations.

1. Desert Trails Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 7 • 613 Students

2. Sandpiper Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 443 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 85054, AZ

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

Community Factors

85054, AZ has a total population of 9,522 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 59% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 85054, AZ

6,898

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

98%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

59%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 85054, AZ.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C-

25.03 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.48 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

21.55 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 85054, AZ.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 85054, AZ.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,979 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

71 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 85054, AZ Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near 85054, AZ

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85050, AZ

  • Actual Test Scores: 50%
  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
85254, AZ

  • Actual Test Scores: 55%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
85255, AZ

  • Actual Test Scores: 53%
  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
85032, AZ

  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
85260, AZ

  • Actual Test Scores: 59%
  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
85024, AZ

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
85022, AZ

  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
85028, AZ

  • Actual Test Scores: 46%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
85266, AZ

  • Actual Test Scores: 57%
  • Projected Test Scores: 57%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
85258, AZ

  • Actual Test Scores: 51%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations