Best High Schools in Santa Cruz, AZ

Santa Cruz, AZ has 6 high schools with 7,029 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Santa Cruz score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Santa Cruz don't meet expectations.

1. University High School

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Tolleson Union High School District (4288) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 379 Students

2. Desert Vista High School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Tempe Union High School District (4287) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2964 Students

3. Estrella Foothills High School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Buckeye Union High School District (4284) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1398 Students

4. Casa Grande Union High School

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Casa Grande Union High School District (4453) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2132 Students

5. Gila Bend High School

F

SchoolGrade

6%

Actual Test Scores

9%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Gila Bend Unified District (4238) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 156 Students

Best Middle Schools in Santa Cruz, AZ

Santa Cruz, AZ has 5 middle schools with 2,633 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Santa Cruz score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Santa Cruz greatly exceed expectations.

1. Kyrene Altadena Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Kyrene Elementary District (4267) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 962 Students

2. Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Kyrene Elementary District (4267) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 845 Students

3. Sacaton Middle School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Sacaton Elementary District (4449) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 191 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Santa Cruz, AZ

Santa Cruz, AZ has 3 elementary schools with 1,269 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Santa Cruz score 66% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Santa Cruz greatly exceed expectations.

1. Kyrene De La Sierra School

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Kyrene Elementary District (4267) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 514 Students

2. Mobile Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Mobile Elementary District (4253) • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 30 Students

3. Kyrene De Los Lagos School

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Kyrene Elementary District (4267) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 499 Students

4. Rainbow Valley Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Liberty Elementary District (4266) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 605 Students

5. Sacaton Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Sacaton Elementary District (4449) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 256 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Santa Cruz, AZ

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

Community Factors

Santa Cruz, AZ has a total population of 51 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 70%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Santa Cruz, AZ

10,931

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

70%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

12%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Santa Cruz, AZ.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D

28.86 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

7.06 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

21.81 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Santa Cruz, AZ.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

D+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

34 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Santa Cruz, AZ Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 25%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 21%
  • Projected Test Scores: 23%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 22%
  • Projected Test Scores: 20%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 80%
  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations