Best High Schools in Carefree, AZ

Carefree, AZ has 1 high schools with 1,588 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 Carefree score 48% 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 Carefree meet 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

Best Middle Schools in Carefree, AZ

Carefree, AZ has 2 middle schools with 782 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 Carefree score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 57% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Carefree don't 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 Carefree, AZ

Carefree, AZ has 2 elementary schools with 817 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 Carefree score 59% 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 Carefree meet expectations.

1. 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

2. 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

Education & Community Snapshot in Carefree, AZ

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

Community Factors

Carefree, AZ has a total population of 3,970 with 8% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 61% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Carefree, AZ

3,187

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

99%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

61%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Carefree, AZ.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B

12.46 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.59 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

8.87 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Carefree, AZ.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,948 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

77 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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