Best Schools in Fort McDowell, AZ
Fort McDowell, AZ has 12 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 9,820 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in Fort McDowell don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Fort McDowell, AZ
The top high schools in Fort McDowell, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cactus Shadows High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cave Creek Unified District (4244) • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1588 Students
2. Fountain Hills High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 466 Students
3. Red Mountain High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3448 Students
Best Middle Schools in Fort McDowell, AZ
The top middle schools in Fort McDowell, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fountain Hills Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 390 Students
2. Fremont Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 984 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Fort McDowell, AZ
The top elementary schools in Fort McDowell, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Franklin At Brimhall Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 768 Students
2. Las Sendas Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 747 Students
3. Desert Sun Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cave Creek Unified District (4244) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 322 Students
4. Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 297 Students
5. Hman'shawa Day School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hman'shawa Day School • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 33 Students
6. 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 Fort McDowell, AZ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Fort McDowell, AZ has a total population of 1,162 with 37% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 79%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Fort McDowell, 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 Fort McDowell, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.88 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.22 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.66 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Fort McDowell, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Fort McDowell, 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 Fort McDowell, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Fort McDowell, AZ
How many schools are in Fort McDowell, AZ?
Fort McDowell, AZ has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 9,820 students in total.
How do schools in Fort McDowell perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Fort McDowell score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in Fort McDowell don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Fort McDowell?
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: 45%
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- Projected: 53%
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Every school in Fort Mcdowell
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.