Best High Schools in 85377, AZ

High schools
1
Students
1,588
Avg actual
52%
Avg projected
54%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top high schools in 85377, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Cactus Shadows High School

A-

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

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

Best Middle Schools in 85377, AZ

Middle schools
1
Students
761
Avg actual
41%
Avg projected
50%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top middle schools in 85377, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Sonoran Trails Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

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

Best Elementary Schools in 85377, AZ

Elementary schools
3
Students
1,240
Avg actual
53%
Avg projected
54%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 85377, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Lone Mountain Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

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

2. Black Mountain Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

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

3. Desert Sun Academy

B-

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

Education & Community Snapshot in 85377, AZ

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

Community Factors

85377, AZ has a total population of 3,607 with 8% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 62% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 85377, AZ

3,589

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

99%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

62%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 85377, AZ.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B+

12.25 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.63 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

8.62 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 85377, AZ.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 85377, AZ.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,909 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

78 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 85377, AZ Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 85377, AZ

How many schools are in 85377, AZ?

85377, AZ has 5 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,589 students in total.

How do schools in 85377 perform on state tests?

On average, 5 schools in 85377 score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in 85377 don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 85377?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

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