Best High Schools in Waddell, AZ

Waddell, AZ has 5 high schools with 7,397 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 Waddell score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Waddell underperform expectations.

1. Willow Canyon High School

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Dysart Unified District (4243) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1787 Students

2. Shadow Ridge High School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Dysart Unified District (4243) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 2323 Students

3. Verrado High School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Agua Fria Union High School District (4289) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1854 Students

4. Dysart High School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Dysart Unified District (4243) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1433 Students

Best Middle Schools in Waddell, AZ

Waddell, AZ has 4 middle schools with 3,275 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 Waddell score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Waddell don't meet expectations.

1. Sonoran Heights Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Dysart Unified District (4243) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 712 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Waddell, AZ

Waddell, AZ has 2 elementary schools with 1,233 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 Waddell score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Waddell don't meet expectations.

1. Belen Soto Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Litchfield Elementary District (4281) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 997 Students

2. Mabel Padgett Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

3. Mountain View

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Dysart Unified District (4243) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 943 Students

4. Western Peaks Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Dysart Unified District (4243) • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 628 Students

5. Luke Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Dysart Unified District (4243) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 623 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Waddell, AZ

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

Community Factors

Waddell, AZ has a total population of 13,014 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Waddell, AZ

11,905

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

25%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Waddell, AZ.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A+

6.39 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

1.80 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A+

4.59 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Waddell, AZ.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,901 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

90 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Waddell, AZ

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  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 29%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 24%
  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations