Best High Schools in 85262, AZ

85262, AZ has 3 high schools with 2,254 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 85262 score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 85262 don't meet expectations.

1. Cactus Shadows High School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cave Creek Unified District (4244) • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1588 Students

2. 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

3. Mayer High School

F

SchoolGrade

5%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Mayer Unified School District (4473) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 200 Students

Best Middle Schools in 85262, AZ

85262, AZ has 5 middle schools with 2,145 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 85262 score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 85262 don't meet expectations.

1. Sonoran Trails Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Cave Creek Unified District (4244) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 761 Students

2. 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 85262, AZ

85262, AZ has 2 elementary schools with 817 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 85262 score 59% 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 85262 meet expectations.

1. Black Mountain Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cave Creek Unified District (4244) • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 495 Students

2. 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

3. Desert Sun Academy

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cave Creek Unified District (4244) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 322 Students

4. Mayer Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mayer Unified School District (4473) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 373 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 85262, AZ

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

Community Factors

85262, AZ has a total population of 13,366 with 11% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 58% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 85262, AZ

5,216

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

98%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

58%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 85262, AZ.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A-

11.53 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.89 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

7.64 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 85262, AZ.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 85262, AZ.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,832 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

72 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 85262, AZ Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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