Best High Schools in 85263, AZ

85263, AZ has 3 high schools with 2,361 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 85263 score 36% 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 85263 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. 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

Best Middle Schools in 85263, AZ

85263, AZ has 3 middle schools with 1,420 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 85263 score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 85263 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. 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

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 85263, AZ

85263, AZ has 5 elementary schools with 1,882 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 85263 score 63% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 85263 greatly exceed expectations.

1. Franklin At Brimhall Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 768 Students

2. 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

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. 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

Education & Community Snapshot in 85263, AZ

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

Community Factors

85263, AZ has a total population of 3,377 with 4% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 63% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 85263, AZ

5,663

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

99%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

63%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 85263, AZ.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A-

11.55 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.57 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

7.98 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 85263, AZ.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 85263, AZ.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,841 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

78 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 85263, AZ Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations