Best Schools in 85138, AZ
85138, AZ has 24 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 10 elementary) serving 19,227 students. On average they score 23% on state proficiency tests against a projected 25%, so schools in 85138 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 85138, AZ
The top high schools in 85138, 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. A+ Charter Schools
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
A+ Charter Schools (1000166) • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 268 Students
4. Vista Grande High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Casa Grande Union High School District (4453) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1790 Students
5. Heritage Academy Maricopa
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Heritage Academy Inc. (4336) • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 883 Students
Best Middle Schools in 85138, AZ
The top middle schools in 85138, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Maricopa Wells Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maricopa Unified School District (4441) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 934 Students
2. Desert Wind Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maricopa Unified School District (4441) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 817 Students
3. Villago Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 794 Students
4. Casa Grande Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 645 Students
5. Sacaton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sacaton Elementary District (4449) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 191 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 85138, AZ
The top elementary schools in 85138, 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. Leading Edge Academy Maricopa
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leading Edge Academy Maricopa (90637) • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 804 Students
4. Butterfield Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maricopa Unified School District (4441) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 774 Students
5. Santa Cruz Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maricopa Unified School District (4441) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 764 Students
6. Saddleback Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maricopa Unified School District (4441) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 795 Students
7. Sacaton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sacaton Elementary District (4449) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 256 Students
8. Stanfield Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stanfield Elementary District (4451) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 403 Students
9. Cottonwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 451 Students
10. Palo Verde School
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Projected Test Scores
Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 501 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 85138, AZ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
85138, AZ has a total population of 46,829 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 85138, 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 85138, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.93 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.99 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.93 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 85138, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 85138, 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 85138, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 85138, AZ
How many schools are in 85138, AZ?
85138, AZ has 24 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 19,227 students in total.
How do schools in 85138 perform on state tests?
On average, 24 schools in 85138 score 23% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 25%, so on average schools in 85138 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 85138?
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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