Best High Schools in 85256, AZ

85256, AZ has 7 high schools with 7,564 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 85256 score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 85256 don't meet expectations.

1. Desert Mountain High School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1880 Students

2. 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

3. Mountain View High School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3372 Students

4. Fountain Hills High School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 466 Students

5. 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

6. Salt River Accelerated Learning Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Salt River Pima-maricopa Community Schools (4320) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 73 Students

Best Middle Schools in 85256, AZ

85256, AZ has 6 middle schools with 2,967 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 85256 score 54% 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 85256 greatly 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. Mountainside Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 550 Students

3. Stapley Junior High School

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 978 Students

4. 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

5. Mckemy Academy Of International Studies

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Tempe School District (4258) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 334 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 85256, AZ

85256, AZ has 9 elementary schools with 3,404 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 85256 score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 85256 exceed expectations.

1. Pueblo Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 425 Students

2. Ward Traditional Academy

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Tempe School District (4258) • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 377 Students

3. Laguna Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 370 Students

4. Ishikawa Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 835 Students

5. Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 297 Students

6. Navajo Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 472 Students

7. Lehi Elementary School

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 376 Students

8. Salt River Elementary School

F

SchoolGrade

3%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Salt River Elementary School • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 252 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 85256, AZ

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

Community Factors

85256, AZ has a total population of 4,846 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 78%, and 10% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 85256, AZ

13,935

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

78%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

10%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 85256, AZ.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D-

41.10 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

F

8.90 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

32.19 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 85256, AZ.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 85256, AZ.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

500 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

55 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 85256, AZ Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 45%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 24%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 56%
  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 41%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations