Best High Schools in 85543, AZ

High schools
7
Students
2,495
Avg actual
31%
Avg projected
23%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top high schools in 85543, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Thatcher High School

B

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Thatcher Unified District (4219) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 558 Students

2. Pima High School

C+

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pima Unified District (4220) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 352 Students

3. Safford High School

C-

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Safford Unified District (4218) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 836 Students

4. San Carlos High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

San Carlos Unified District (4210) • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 393 Students

5. Gila Valley Learning Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Pima Unified District (4220) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 11 Students

6. Hayden High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

11%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Hayden-winkelman Unified District (4212) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 93 Students

7. Fort Thomas High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

9%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Fort Thomas Unified District (4221) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 252 Students

Best Middle Schools in 85543, AZ

Middle schools
3
Students
933
Avg actual
33%
Avg projected
27%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top middle schools in 85543, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Thatcher Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Thatcher Unified District (4219) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 290 Students

2. Safford Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Safford Unified District (4218) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 449 Students

3. Pima Junior High School

B-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Pima Unified District (4220) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 194 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 85543, AZ

Elementary schools
9
Students
2,906
Avg actual
35%
Avg projected
26%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in 85543, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Discovery Plus Academy

A+

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Discovery Plus Academy (6357) • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 106 Students

2. Thatcher Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Thatcher Unified District (4219) • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 541 Students

3. Ruth Powell Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Safford Unified District (4218) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 529 Students

4. Solomon Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Solomon Elementary District (4222) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 197 Students

5. Pima Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Pima Unified District (4220) • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 539 Students

6. Fort Thomas Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

11%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fort Thomas Unified District (4221) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 221 Students

7. Leonor Hambly K-8

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Hayden-winkelman Unified District (4212) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 221 Students

8. Jack Daley Primary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Thatcher Unified District (4219) • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 433 Students

9. Mt. Turnbull Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Fort Thomas Unified District (4221) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 119 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 85543, AZ

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

Community Factors

85543, AZ has a total population of 4,395 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 85543, AZ

6,429

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

86%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

15%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 85543, AZ.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C+

20.59 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

2.46 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

18.13 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 85543, AZ.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 85543, AZ.

ISP Report Card

D+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

904 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

44 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 85543, AZ Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 85543, AZ

How many schools are in 85543, AZ?

85543, AZ has 20 public schools: 7 high schools, 3 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 6,429 students in total.

How do schools in 85543 perform on state tests?

On average, 20 schools in 85543 score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in 85543 greatly exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 85543?

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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  • Projected: 21%
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  • Projected: 19%
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  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations