Best High Schools in Maryvale, Phoenix, AZ

High schools
35
Students
51,438
Avg actual
24%
Avg projected
25%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top high schools in Maryvale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Mountain Ridge High School

A+

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 2771 Students

2. Sandra Day O'connor High School

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 2567 Students

3. Greenway High School

B

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Glendale Union High School District (4285) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1348 Students

4. Ironwood High School

B-

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Peoria Unified School District (4237) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1922 Students

5. Deer Valley High School

B-

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1637 Students

6. Barry Goldwater High School

B-

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1641 Students

7. Independence High School

B-

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Glendale Union High School District (4285) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2040 Students

8. Cactus High School

B-

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Peoria Unified School District (4237) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1144 Students

9. Moon Valley High School

C+

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Glendale Union High School District (4285) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1490 Students

10. Washington High School

C+

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Glendale Union High School District (4285) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1756 Students

Best Middle Schools in Maryvale, Phoenix, AZ

Middle schools
22
Students
13,021
Avg actual
23%
Avg projected
19%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top middle schools in Maryvale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Hillcrest Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 899 Students

2. Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy

A-

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cartwright Elementary District (4282) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 184 Students

3. Arizona Conservatory For Arts And Academics Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Edkey Inc. - Arizona Conservatory For Arts And Ac (79981) • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 141 Students

4. L. Thomas Heck Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Litchfield Elementary District (4281) • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 630 Students

5. Wigwam Creek Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Litchfield Elementary District (4281) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 785 Students

6. Desert Sky Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 648 Students

7. Desert Foothills Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 632 Students

8. Deer Valley Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

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

9. Cholla Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 686 Students

10. Vista College Prep Sueno Park

C

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

10%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Vista College Preparatory Inc. (91948) • Charter • Grades 5 - 8 • 498 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Maryvale, Phoenix, AZ

Elementary schools
103
Students
60,066
Avg actual
25%
Avg projected
21%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in Maryvale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Alhambra Traditional School

A+

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Alhambra Elementary District (4280) • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 723 Students

2. Legend Springs Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 666 Students

3. Las Brisas Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 476 Students

4. Stetson Hills School

A

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 912 Students

5. Desert Sage Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 621 Students

6. Canyon Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Peoria Unified School District (4237) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 294 Students

7. Greenbrier Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 489 Students

8. Mabel Padgett Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Litchfield Elementary District (4281) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 605 Students

9. Barbara B. Robey Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Litchfield Elementary District (4281) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 560 Students

10. Acacia Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 788 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Maryvale, Phoenix, AZ

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

Community Factors

Maryvale, Phoenix, AZ has a total population of 246,268 with 34% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 72%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Maryvale, Phoenix, AZ

128,390

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

72%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

14%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Maryvale, Phoenix, AZ.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B-

25.49 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

4.68 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

20.82 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Maryvale, Phoenix, AZ.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,030 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

57 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Questions About Schools in Maryvale, Phoenix, AZ

How many schools are in Maryvale, Phoenix, AZ?

Maryvale, Phoenix, AZ has 171 public schools: 35 high schools, 22 middle schools and 103 elementary schools, serving 128,390 students in total.

How do schools in Maryvale perform on state tests?

On average, 171 schools in Maryvale score 25% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 23%, so on average schools in Maryvale meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Maryvale?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Maryvale, Phoenix, AZ

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Ironwood Terrace, Glendale, AZ

  • Actual: 19%
  • Projected: 16%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cartwright, Phoenix, AZ

  • Actual: 16%
  • Projected: 14%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Downtown Glendale, Glendale, AZ

  • Actual: 21%
  • Projected: 26%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Estrella, Phoenix, AZ

  • Actual: 23%
  • Projected: 21%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
West Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

  • Actual: 19%
  • Projected: 16%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Windsor Square, Glendale, AZ

  • Actual: 32%
  • Projected: 33%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Alahambra, Phoenix, AZ

  • Actual: 23%
  • Projected: 26%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Alta Loma, Peoria, AZ

  • Actual: 25%
  • Projected: 22%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Greenbriar, Glendale, AZ

  • Actual: 29%
  • Projected: 27%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Estrella-Tolleson, Tolleson, AZ

  • Actual: 18%
  • Projected: 22%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations