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Best Schools in Waddell, AZ
Waddell, AZ has 17 public schools (6 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 17,722 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Waddell meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Waddell, AZ
The top high schools in Waddell, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Shadow Ridge High School
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Dysart Unified District (4243) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 2323 Students
2. Willow Canyon High School
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Dysart Unified District (4243) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1787 Students
3. Verrado High School
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Agua Fria Union High School District (4289) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1854 Students
4. Canyon View High School
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Agua Fria Union High School District (4289) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2014 Students
5. Dysart High School
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Dysart Unified District (4243) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1433 Students
6. Tonopah Valley High School
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Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 865 Students
Best Middle Schools in Waddell, AZ
The top middle schools in Waddell, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cimarron Springs Middle School
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Dysart Unified District (4243) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 589 Students
2. Verrado Middle School
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Litchfield Elementary District (4281) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 675 Students
3. Sonoran Heights Middle School
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Dysart Unified District (4243) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 712 Students
4. L. Thomas Heck Middle School
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Litchfield Elementary District (4281) • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 630 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Waddell, AZ
The top elementary schools in Waddell, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Western Peaks Elementary
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Dysart Unified District (4243) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 628 Students
2. Sunset Hills Elementary
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Dysart Unified District (4243) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 969 Students
3. Mountain View
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Dysart Unified District (4243) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 943 Students
4. Luke Elementary School
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Dysart Unified District (4243) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 623 Students
5. Mabel Padgett Elementary School
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Litchfield Elementary District (4281) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 605 Students
6. Tartesso Elementary School
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Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 355 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
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 Waddell, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.39 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.80 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Waddell, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Waddell, AZ
How many schools are in Waddell, AZ?
Waddell, AZ has 17 public schools: 6 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 17,722 students in total.
How do schools in Waddell perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in Waddell score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Waddell meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Waddell?
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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Every school in Waddell
2 of 2 schools in Waddell carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1C: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Waddell. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.