Best High Schools in Desert View, Phoenix, AZ

Desert View, Phoenix, AZ has 6 high schools with 10,031 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 Desert View score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Desert View don't meet expectations.

1. Pinnacle High School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 2479 Students

2. 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

3. 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

4. Horizon High School

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1905 Students

5. 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 Desert View, Phoenix, AZ

Desert View, Phoenix, AZ has 7 middle schools with 4,768 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 Desert View score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Desert View don't meet expectations.

1. Explorer Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 678 Students

2. 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

3. Desert Shadows Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 780 Students

4. Mountain Trail Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 680 Students

5. Deer Valley Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 537 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Desert View, Phoenix, AZ

Desert View, Phoenix, AZ has 14 elementary schools with 6,057 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 Desert View score 65% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 57% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Desert View greatly exceed expectations.

1. Fireside Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 730 Students

2. 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

3. Desert Trails Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 7 • 613 Students

4. Boulder Creek Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 605 Students

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. Sandpiper Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 443 Students

10. Wildfire Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 457 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Desert View, Phoenix, AZ

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

Community Factors

Desert View, Phoenix, AZ has a total population of 43,677 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 60% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Desert View, Phoenix, AZ

20,856

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

98%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

60%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Desert View, Phoenix, AZ.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A+

9.60 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

1.96 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A+

7.64 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Desert View, Phoenix, AZ.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,929 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

89 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Desert View, Phoenix, AZ Internet Health Assessment.

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