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Best Schools in 85257, AZ
85257, AZ has 16 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 13,965 students. On average they score 25% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in 85257 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 85257, AZ
The top high schools in 85257, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mcclintock High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tempe Union High School District (4287) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1949 Students
2. Westwood High School
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Projected Test Scores
Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3570 Students
3. Coronado High School
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Projected Test Scores
Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 740 Students
4. Camelback High School
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Phoenix Union High School District (4286) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2238 Students
Best Middle Schools in 85257, AZ
The top middle schools in 85257, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tonalea Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 442 Students
2. Carson Junior High School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 1062 Students
3. Pat Tillman Middle School
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Balsz Elementary District (4268) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 652 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 85257, AZ
The top elementary schools in 85257, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hohokam Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 441 Students
2. Pima Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 389 Students
3. Yavapai Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 387 Students
4. Griffith Elementary School
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Balsz Elementary District (4268) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 489 Students
5. Cecil Shamley School
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Projected Test Scores
Tempe School District (4258) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 549 Students
6. Webster Elementary School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 576 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 85257, AZ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
85257, AZ has a total population of 30,239 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 47% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 85257, 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 85257, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
47.37 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.39 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
41.98 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 85257, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 85257, 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 85257, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 85257, AZ
How many schools are in 85257, AZ?
85257, AZ has 16 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 13,965 students in total.
How do schools in 85257 perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in 85257 score 25% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in 85257 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 85257?
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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- Projected: 27%
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