Best Schools in 85209, AZ
85209, AZ has 20 public schools (3 high, 5 middle, 11 elementary) serving 18,117 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in 85209 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 85209, AZ
The top high schools in 85209, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Highland High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 3174 Students
2. Desert Ridge High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 2284 Students
3. Skyline High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2248 Students
Best Middle Schools in 85209, AZ
The top middle schools in 85209, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Highland Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 979 Students
2. Desert Ridge Jr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 973 Students
3. Imagine East Mesa Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Imagine Middle At East Mesa Inc. (88369) • Charter • Grades 7 - 8 • 120 Students
4. Fremont Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 984 Students
5. Smith Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 841 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 85209, AZ
The top elementary schools in 85209, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Superstition Springs Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 787 Students
2. Augusta Ranch Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 953 Students
3. Boulder Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 465 Students
4. Patterson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 742 Students
5. Noah Webster Schools- Mesa
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Noah Webster Schools - Mesa (10760) • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 575 Students
6. Brinton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 454 Students
7. Imagine East Mesa Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Mesa Charter Elementary School Inc. (87401) • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 628 Students
8. Jefferson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 556 Students
9. Wilson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 465 Students
10. Stevenson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 668 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
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 85209, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.84 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.29 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 85209, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 85209, AZ
How many schools are in 85209, AZ?
85209, AZ has 20 public schools: 3 high schools, 5 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 18,117 students in total.
How do schools in 85209 perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in 85209 score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in 85209 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 85209?
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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