Best Schools in 85281, AZ
85281, AZ has a total of 24 schools including 9 high schools, 5 middle schools and 6 elementary schools. A total of 12,184 students attend 85281, AZ schools. On average, schools in 85281 score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in 85281 underperform expectations.
Best High Schools in 85281, AZ
85281, AZ has 9 high schools with 4,775 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 85281 score 20% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 85281 underperform expectations.
1. East Valley Academy
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 307 Students
2. New School For The Arts
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New School For The Arts (4316) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 203 Students
3. Ombudsman - Charter Northeast
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Ombudsman Educational Services Ltd.a Subsidiary (4323) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 98 Students
4. Tempe High School
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Tempe Union High School District (4287) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1584 Students
5. Student Choice High School
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Gar Llc Dba Student Choice High School (78997) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 1811 Students
6. Coronado High School
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 740 Students
Best Middle Schools in 85281, AZ
85281, AZ has 5 middle schools with 1,766 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 85281 score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 85281 exceed expectations.
1. Franklin Junior High School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 269 Students
2. Mckemy Academy Of International Studies
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Tempe School District (4258) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 334 Students
3. New School For The Arts Middle School
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New School For The Arts Middle School (80985) • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 88 Students
4. Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School
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Tempe School District (4258) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 755 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 85281, AZ
85281, AZ has 6 elementary schools with 2,188 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 85281 score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 27% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 85281 meet expectations.
1. Ward Traditional Academy
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Tempe School District (4258) • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 377 Students
2. Echo Canyon K-8
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 320 Students
3. Cecil Shamley School
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Tempe School District (4258) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 549 Students
4. Flora Thew Elementary School
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Tempe School District (4258) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 458 Students
5. Holdeman Elementary School
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Tempe School District (4258) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 388 Students
6. Scales Technology Academy
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Tempe School District (4258) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 416 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 85281, AZ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
85281, AZ has a total population of 69,212 with 45% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 54% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 85281, 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 85281, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
53.04 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.42 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
44.62 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 85281, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 85281, AZ.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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Best Schools in Cities Near 85281, AZ
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- Actual Test Scores: 35%
- Projected Test Scores: 34%
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- Actual Test Scores: 34%
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- Actual Test Scores: 38%
- Projected Test Scores: 35%
- Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 33%
- Projected Test Scores: 33%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 31%
- Projected Test Scores: 27%
- Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 35%
- Projected Test Scores: 36%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 17%
- Projected Test Scores: 23%
- Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 41%
- Projected Test Scores: 31%
- Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 41%
- Projected Test Scores: 39%
- Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 18%
- Projected Test Scores: 21%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations