Best Schools in Gold Canyon, AZ
Gold Canyon, AZ has 8 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,425 students. On average they score 24% on state proficiency tests against a projected 25%, so schools in Gold Canyon don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Gold Canyon, AZ
The top high schools in Gold Canyon, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Apache Junction High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Apache Junction Unified District (4443) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 999 Students
2. Florence High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Florence Unified School District (4437) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 796 Students
3. Superior Junior/senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Superior Unified School District (4440) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 156 Students
Best Middle Schools in Gold Canyon, AZ
The top middle schools in Gold Canyon, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cactus Canyon Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Apache Junction Unified District (4443) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 702 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Gold Canyon, AZ
The top elementary schools in Gold Canyon, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Peralta Trail Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Apache Junction Unified District (4443) • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 286 Students
2. John F Kennedy School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Superior Unified School District (4440) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 179 Students
3. Desert Vista Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Apache Junction Unified District (4443) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 536 Students
4. Florence K-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Florence Unified School District (4437) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 771 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Gold Canyon, AZ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Gold Canyon, AZ has a total population of 12,647 with 8% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Gold Canyon, 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 Gold Canyon, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.66 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.73 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
4.93 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Gold Canyon, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Gold Canyon, 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 Gold Canyon, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Gold Canyon, AZ
How many schools are in Gold Canyon, AZ?
Gold Canyon, AZ has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,425 students in total.
How do schools in Gold Canyon perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Gold Canyon score 24% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 25%, so on average schools in Gold Canyon don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Gold Canyon?
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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