Best High Schools in 85331, AZ

85331, AZ has 4 high schools with 5,647 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 85331 score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 85331 underperform 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. Boulder Creek High School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 2375 Students

3. Barry Goldwater High School

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1641 Students

Best Middle Schools in 85331, AZ

85331, AZ has 5 middle schools with 2,679 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 85331 score 57% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 58% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 85331 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

Best Elementary Schools in 85331, AZ

85331, AZ has 9 elementary schools with 2,642 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 85331 score 64% 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 85331 greatly exceed expectations.

1. Horseshoe Trails Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cave Creek Unified District (4244) • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 433 Students

2. Sonoran Foothills School

A

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 860 Students

3. 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

4. Lone Mountain Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cave Creek Unified District (4244) • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 423 Students

5. Desert Willow Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cave Creek Unified District (4244) • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 456 Students

6. Gavilan Peak School

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 565 Students

7. Desert Mountain School

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 472 Students

8. 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

9. Quality Interactive Montessori School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Quality Interactive Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 101 Students

10. Annunciation Catholic School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Annunciation Catholic School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 236 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 85331, AZ

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

Community Factors

85331, AZ has a total population of 30,952 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 55% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 85331, AZ

10,968

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

99%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

55%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 85331, AZ.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A

9.55 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

2.34 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

7.20 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 85331, AZ.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 85331, AZ.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,713 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

83 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 85331, AZ Internet Health Assessment.

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