Best Schools in 85205, AZ
85205, AZ has 22 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 13 elementary) serving 22,433 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in 85205 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 85205, AZ
The top high schools in 85205, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mountain View High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3372 Students
2. Red Mountain High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3448 Students
3. Mesa High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3475 Students
4. Skyline High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2248 Students
Best Middle Schools in 85205, AZ
The top middle schools in 85205, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Stapley Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 978 Students
2. Shepherd Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 603 Students
3. Fremont Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 984 Students
4. Poston Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 881 Students
5. Taylor Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 995 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 85205, AZ
The top elementary schools in 85205, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Self Development Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Self Development Charter School (79072) • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 402 Students
2. Entz Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 507 Students
3. Bush Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 545 Students
4. Mendoza Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 454 Students
5. Johnson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 597 Students
6. Legacy Traditional School - Mesa
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Legacy Traditional School - Mesa (1001397) • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 502 Students
7. Falcon Hill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 487 Students
8. Madison Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 393 Students
9. O'connor Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 445 Students
10. Wilson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 465 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 85205, AZ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
85205, AZ has a total population of 42,988 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 85205, 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 85205, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.82 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.73 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.09 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 85205, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 85205, 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 85205, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 85205, AZ
How many schools are in 85205, AZ?
85205, AZ has 22 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 22,433 students in total.
How do schools in 85205 perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in 85205 score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in 85205 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 85205?
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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