Best Schools in 85121, AZ
85121, AZ has 9 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 7,026 students. On average they score 26% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in 85121 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 85121, AZ
The top high schools in 85121, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Maricopa High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maricopa Unified School District (4441) • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 2188 Students
2. Casa Grande Union High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Casa Grande Union High School District (4453) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2132 Students
3. Skyline D5
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Skyline Gila River Schools Llc (90329) • Charter • Grades 5 - 12 • 236 Students
Best Middle Schools in 85121, AZ
The top middle schools in 85121, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Desert Wind Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maricopa Unified School District (4441) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 817 Students
2. Sacaton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sacaton Elementary District (4449) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 191 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 85121, AZ
The top elementary schools in 85121, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pima Butte Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maricopa Unified School District (4441) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 428 Students
2. Santa Rosa Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maricopa Unified School District (4441) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 486 Students
3. Sacaton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sacaton Elementary District (4449) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 256 Students
4. Casa Blanca Community School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Casa Blanca Community School • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 292 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 85121, AZ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
85121, AZ has a total population of 2,843 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 69%, and 10% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 85121, 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 85121, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
30.25 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.61 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.65 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 85121, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 85121, 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 85121, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 85121, AZ
How many schools are in 85121, AZ?
85121, AZ has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 7,026 students in total.
How do schools in 85121 perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in 85121 score 26% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in 85121 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 85121?
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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