Best Schools in 85653, AZ
85653, AZ has 17 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 8 elementary) serving 8,800 students. On average they score 26% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in 85653 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 85653, AZ
The top high schools in 85653, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marana High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marana Unified District (4404) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2379 Students
2. Santa Cruz Valley Union High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Cruz Valley Union High School District (4454) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 340 Students
3. Baboquivari High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baboquivari Unified School District #40 (4412) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 259 Students
4. A. C. E.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marana Unified District (4404) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1 Students
5. Mcat High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marana Unified District (4404) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 181 Students
Best Middle Schools in 85653, AZ
The top middle schools in 85653, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marana Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marana Unified District (4404) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 907 Students
2. Indian Oasis Intermediate Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baboquivari Unified School District #40 (4412) • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 255 Students
3. Baboquivari Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baboquivari Unified School District #40 (4412) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 140 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 85653, AZ
The top elementary schools in 85653, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gladden Farms Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marana Unified District (4404) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 747 Students
2. Twin Peaks Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marana Unified District (4404) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 942 Students
3. Marjorie W Estes Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marana Unified District (4404) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 570 Students
4. Roadrunner Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marana Unified District (4404) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 374 Students
5. Red Rock Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Red Rock Elementary District (4447) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 445 Students
6. Picture Rocks Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marana Unified District (4404) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 493 Students
7. Indian Oasis Primary Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baboquivari Unified School District #40 (4412) • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 347 Students
8. Gila Crossing Community School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gila Crossing Community School • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 367 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 85653, AZ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
85653, AZ has a total population of 19,720 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 85653, 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 85653, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.86 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.38 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.48 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 85653, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 85653, AZ.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 85653, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 85653, AZ
How many schools are in 85653, AZ?
85653, AZ has 17 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 8,800 students in total.
How do schools in 85653 perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in 85653 score 26% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in 85653 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 85653?
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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- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations