Best High Schools in 85296, AZ

85296, AZ has 8 high schools with 7,277 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 85296 score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 85296 underperform expectations.

1. Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12

A+

SchoolGrade

81%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 596 Students

2. Campo Verde High School

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1991 Students

3. Williams Field High School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Higley Unified School District (4248) • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 2115 Students

4. Learning Foundation And Performing Arts Gilbert

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Cafa Inc. Dba Learning Foundation And Performing (90327) • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 398 Students

5. Desert Hills High School

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

American Charter Schools Foundation D.b.a. Desert (79872) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 264 Students

Best Middle Schools in 85296, AZ

85296, AZ has 4 middle schools with 3,738 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 85296 score 45% 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 85296 don't meet expectations.

1. South Valley Jr. High

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 848 Students

2. Greenfield Junior High School

A-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1204 Students

3. Cooley Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Higley Unified School District (4248) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 873 Students

4. Mesquite Jr High School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 813 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 85296, AZ

85296, AZ has 11 elementary schools with 6,037 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 85296 score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 85296 greatly exceed expectations.

1. Neely Traditional Academy

A+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 805 Students

2. Ashland Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 817 Students

3. Higley Traditional Academy

A

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Higley Unified School District (4248) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 761 Students

4. Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Queen Creek (4355) • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 607 Students

5. Finley Farms Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 638 Students

6. Settlers Point Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 574 Students

7. Mesquite Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 599 Students

8. Gateway Pointe Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Higley Unified School District (4248) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 767 Students

9. Learning Foundation And Performing Arts Warner

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cafa Inc. Dba Learning Foundation And Performing (90327) • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 340 Students

10. Greenhouse Montessori

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Greenhouse Montessori • Private • Grades Pre K - 2 • 48 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 85296, AZ

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

Community Factors

85296, AZ has a total population of 49,707 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 51% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 85296, AZ

20,405

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

51%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 85296, AZ.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A-

10.78 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

1.96 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

8.81 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 85296, AZ.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 85296, AZ.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,549 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

93 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 85296, AZ Internet Health Assessment.

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