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Best Schools in Palm Springs, Apache Junction, AZ
Palm Springs, Apache Junction, AZ has 4 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 2,523 students. On average they score 25% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in Palm Springs underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Palm Springs, Apache Junction, AZ
The top high schools in Palm Springs, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Apache Junction High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Apache Junction Unified District (4443) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 999 Students
Best Middle Schools in Palm Springs, Apache Junction, AZ
The top middle schools in Palm Springs, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cactus Canyon Junior High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Apache Junction Unified District (4443) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 702 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Palm Springs, Apache Junction, AZ
The top elementary schools in Palm Springs, 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. Desert Vista Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Apache Junction Unified District (4443) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 536 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Palm Springs, Apache Junction, AZ
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Palm Springs, Apache Junction, AZ has a total population of 3,017 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Palm Springs, Apache Junction, 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 Palm Springs, Apache Junction, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.60 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.68 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.91 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Palm Springs, Apache Junction, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Palm Springs, Apache Junction, 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 Palm Springs, Apache Junction, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Palm Springs, Apache Junction, AZ
How many schools are in Palm Springs, Apache Junction, AZ?
Palm Springs, Apache Junction, AZ has 4 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 2,523 students in total.
How do schools in Palm Springs perform on state tests?
On average, 4 schools in Palm Springs score 25% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in Palm Springs underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Palm Springs?
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: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 56%
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- Projected: 33%
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- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations