Best High Schools in 85259, AZ

85259, AZ has 4 high schools with 4,384 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 85259 score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 85259 underperform 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. 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. 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

Best Middle Schools in 85259, AZ

85259, AZ has 4 middle schools with 2,030 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 85259 score 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 60% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 85259 don't meet expectations.

1. Desert Canyon Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 490 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. Fountain Hills Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 390 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 85259, AZ

85259, AZ has 6 elementary schools with 2,222 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 85259 score 60% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 56% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 85259 exceed expectations.

1. Basis Scottsdale Primary - East Campus

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Basis Charter Schools Inc. (92863) • Charter • Grades KG - 4 • 534 Students

2. Desert Canyon Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 496 Students

3. Copper Ridge School

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 600 Students

4. Anasazi Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 442 Students

5. Mission Montessori Academy

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Little Lamb Community School (79050) • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 133 Students

6. 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

7. 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

Education & Community Snapshot in 85259, AZ

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

Community Factors

85259, AZ has a total population of 22,548 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 68% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 85259, AZ

9,630

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

99%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

68%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 85259, AZ.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B

15.90 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

2.07 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

13.83 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 85259, AZ.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 85259, AZ.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,814 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

82 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 85259, AZ Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near 85259, AZ

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85260, AZ

  • Actual Test Scores: 59%
  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
85258, AZ

  • Actual Test Scores: 51%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
85268, AZ

  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
85250, AZ

  • Actual Test Scores: 48%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
85256, AZ

  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
85255, AZ

  • Actual Test Scores: 53%
  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
85254, AZ

  • Actual Test Scores: 55%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
85253, AZ

  • Actual Test Scores: 48%
  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
85251, AZ

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
85264, AZ

  • Actual Test Scores: 51%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations