Best High Schools in 85209, AZ

85209, AZ has 5 high schools with 3,347 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 85209 score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 85209 meet expectations.

1. Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12

A+

SchoolGrade

81%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 596 Students

2. Desert Ridge High

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 2284 Students

3. East Valley Academy

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 307 Students

Best Middle Schools in 85209, AZ

85209, AZ has 4 middle schools with 2,341 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 85209 score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 85209 exceed expectations.

1. Franklin Junior High School

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 269 Students

2. Highland Jr High School

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 979 Students

3. Imagine East Mesa Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Imagine Middle At East Mesa Inc. (88369) • Charter • Grades 7 - 8 • 120 Students

4. Desert Ridge Jr. High

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 973 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 85209, AZ

85209, AZ has 10 elementary schools with 5,833 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 85209 score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 85209 greatly exceed expectations.

1. Franklin At Brimhall Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 768 Students

2. Neely Traditional Academy

A+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 805 Students

3. Meridian

A-

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 791 Students

4. Superstition Springs Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 787 Students

5. Augusta Ranch Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 953 Students

6. Noah Webster Schools- Mesa

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Noah Webster Schools - Mesa (10760) • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 575 Students

7. Boulder Creek Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 465 Students

8. Imagine East Mesa Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

East Mesa Charter Elementary School Inc. (87401) • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 628 Students

9. A Place 4 Everyone Learning Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

A Place 4 Everyone Learning Center • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 61 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 85209, AZ

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

Community Factors

85209, AZ has a total population of 44,575 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 85209, AZ

11,521

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

33%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 85209, AZ.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B

14.84 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.29 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

12.55 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 85209, AZ.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 85209, AZ.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

4,497 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

78 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 85209, AZ Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
85234, AZ

  • Actual Test Scores: 52%
  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
85205, AZ

  • Actual Test Scores: 49%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
85296, AZ

  • Actual Test Scores: 50%
  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
85119, AZ

  • Actual Test Scores: 19%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
85215, AZ

  • Actual Test Scores: 50%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations