Best Schools in Downtown Tempe, Tempe, AZ
Downtown Tempe, Tempe, AZ has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 10,290 students. On average they score 28% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Downtown Tempe don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Downtown Tempe, Tempe, AZ
The top high schools in Downtown Tempe, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mcclintock High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tempe Union High School District (4287) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1949 Students
2. Tempe High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tempe Union High School District (4287) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1584 Students
Best Middle Schools in Downtown Tempe, Tempe, AZ
The top middle schools in Downtown Tempe, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Connolly Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tempe School District (4258) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 984 Students
2. Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tempe School District (4258) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 755 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Downtown Tempe, Tempe, AZ
The top elementary schools in Downtown Tempe, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Broadmor Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tempe School District (4258) • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 598 Students
2. Scales Technology Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tempe School District (4258) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 416 Students
3. Cecil Shamley School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tempe School District (4258) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 549 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Downtown Tempe, Tempe, AZ
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Downtown Tempe, Tempe, AZ has a total population of 8,570 with 74% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 100%, and 73% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Downtown Tempe, Tempe, 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 Downtown Tempe, Tempe, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
74.42 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
10.44 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
63.98 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Downtown Tempe, Tempe, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Downtown Tempe, Tempe, 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 Downtown Tempe, Tempe, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Downtown Tempe, Tempe, AZ
How many schools are in Downtown Tempe, Tempe, AZ?
Downtown Tempe, Tempe, AZ has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 10,290 students in total.
How do schools in Downtown Tempe perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Downtown Tempe score 28% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Downtown Tempe don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Downtown Tempe?
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: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 17%
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- Projected: 17%
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- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 22%
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- Projected: 30%
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- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations