Best High Schools in 85253, AZ

85253, AZ has 6 high schools with 5,574 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 85253 score 30% 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 85253 underperform expectations.

1. Saguaro High School

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1466 Students

2. Chaparral High School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2038 Students

3. Arcadia High School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1602 Students

4. Franklin Police And Fire High School

F

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Phoenix Union High School District (4286) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 321 Students

5. Evit - Chaparral High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

East Valley Institute Of Technology (4516) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1 Students

Best Middle Schools in 85253, AZ

85253, AZ has 5 middle schools with 3,919 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 85253 score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 85253 meet expectations.

1. Cocopah Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 886 Students

2. Ingleside Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 777 Students

3. Mohave Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 799 Students

4. Madison #1 Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Madison Elementary District (4270) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 913 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 85253, AZ

85253, AZ has 9 elementary schools with 2,851 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 85253 score 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 85253 greatly exceed expectations.

1. Cherokee Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

87%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 659 Students

2. Madison Traditional Academy

A+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Madison Elementary District (4270) • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 736 Students

3. Scottsdale Country Day School

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Scottsdale Country Day School (91110) • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 109 Students

4. Kiva Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 527 Students

5. Montessori Academy

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Montessori Academy Inc. (80011) • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 142 Students

6. Echo Canyon K-8

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 320 Students

7. Biltmore Preparatory Academy

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Creighton Elementary District (4263) • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 544 Students

8. Desert View Learning Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Desert View Learning Center • Private • Grades KG - 4 • 83 Students

9. Chaparral Christia Community Schools

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Chaparral Christia Community Schools • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 111 Students

10. Christ Church School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Christ Church School • Private • Grades Pre K - 3 • 164 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 85253, AZ

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

Community Factors

85253, AZ has a total population of 17,574 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 71% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 85253, AZ

12,344

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

98%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

71%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 85253, AZ.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C+

20.66 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

3.21 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

17.46 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 85253, AZ.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 85253, AZ.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,184 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

84 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 85253, AZ Internet Health Assessment.

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