Best High Schools in 85234, AZ

85234, AZ has 9 high schools with 7,270 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 85234 score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 85234 don't 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. Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep

A-

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Arete Preparatory Academy (89486) • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 560 Students

3. Highland High School

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 3174 Students

4. Gilbert High School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 2354 Students

5. Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Freedom Preparatory Academy (1000979) • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 160 Students

6. 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

7. Evit - Highland High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

East Valley Institute Of Technology (4516) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2 Students

Best Middle Schools in 85234, AZ

85234, AZ has 4 middle schools with 3,265 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 85234 score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 85234 meet 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. Greenfield Junior High School

A-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1204 Students

3. 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

4. Mesquite Jr High School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 813 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 85234, AZ

85234, AZ has 18 elementary schools with 9,543 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 85234 score 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 85234 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. Challenger Basic School

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Challenger Basic School Inc. (79886) • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 320 Students

4. Greenfield Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 969 Students

5. Great Hearts Academies - Archway Arete

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Archway Classical Academy Arete (92312) • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 538 Students

6. Patterson Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 567 Students

7. Carol Rae Ranch Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 586 Students

8. Highland Park Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 819 Students

9. Pioneer Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 416 Students

10. Finley Farms Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 638 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 85234, AZ

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

Community Factors

85234, AZ has a total population of 51,601 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 47% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 85234, AZ

21,665

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

47%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 85234, AZ.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B+

12.70 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

2.00 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

10.71 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 85234, AZ.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 85234, AZ.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,975 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

93 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 85234, AZ Internet Health Assessment.

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