Best Schools in Peterson, Tempe, AZ
Peterson, Tempe, AZ has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 5,793 students. On average they score 23% on state proficiency tests against a projected 22%, so schools in Peterson meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Peterson, Tempe, AZ
The top high schools in Peterson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marcos De Niza High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tempe Union High School District (4287) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1519 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 Peterson, Tempe, AZ
The top middle schools in Peterson, 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. Fees College Preparatory Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tempe School District (4258) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 789 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Peterson, Tempe, AZ
The top elementary schools in Peterson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Aguilar School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tempe School District (4258) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 401 Students
2. Wood School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tempe School District (4258) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 516 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Peterson, Tempe, AZ
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Peterson, Tempe, AZ has a total population of 6,142 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Peterson, 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 Peterson, Tempe, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
32.03 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.39 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
25.63 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Peterson, Tempe, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Peterson, 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 Peterson, Tempe, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Peterson, Tempe, AZ
How many schools are in Peterson, Tempe, AZ?
Peterson, Tempe, AZ has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 5,793 students in total.
How do schools in Peterson perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Peterson score 23% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 22%, so on average schools in Peterson meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Peterson?
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: 22%
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- Projected: 26%
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- Projected: 32%
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- Projected: 17%
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- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations