Best High Schools in West Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

West Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ has 4 high schools with 3,325 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 West Phoenix score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in West Phoenix 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. South Ridge High School

D-

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

American Charter Schools Foundation D.b.a. South R (88334) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 408 Students

3. Franklin Police And Fire High School

F

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Phoenix Union High School District (4286) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 321 Students

4. Carl Hayden High School

F

SchoolGrade

9%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Phoenix Union High School District (4286) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2217 Students

Best Middle Schools in West Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

West Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ has 11 middle schools with 5,197 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 West Phoenix score 14% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 15% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in West Phoenix meet expectations.

1. Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Cartwright Elementary District (4282) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 184 Students

2. Kings Ridge School

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Riverside Elementary District (4257) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 353 Students

3. Santa Maria Middle School

F

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fowler Elementary District (4273) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 622 Students

4. Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes

F

SchoolGrade

9%

Actual Test Scores

10%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Isaac Elementary District (4259) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 566 Students

5. Western Valley Middle School

F

SchoolGrade

8%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Fowler Elementary District (4273) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 550 Students

6. Isaac Middle School

F

SchoolGrade

7%

Actual Test Scores

9%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Isaac Elementary District (4259) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 546 Students

Best Elementary Schools in West Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

West Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ has 12 elementary schools with 5,356 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 West Phoenix score 11% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 14% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in West Phoenix don't meet expectations.

1. Augustus H. Shaw Montessori

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Phoenix Elementary District (4256) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 453 Students

2. Arizona Desert Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Tolleson Elementary District (4264) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 694 Students

3. Sun Canyon School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fowler Elementary District (4273) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 528 Students

4. Western Valley Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fowler Elementary District (4273) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 548 Students

5. Fowler Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fowler Elementary District (4273) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 407 Students

6. Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Cartwright Elementary District (4282) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 551 Students

7. Sunridge Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fowler Elementary District (4273) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 349 Students

8. Jack L Kuban Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

10%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Murphy Elementary District (4265) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 447 Students

9. Tuscano Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Fowler Elementary District (4273) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 720 Students

10. Riverside Traditional School

D-

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Riverside Elementary District (4257) • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 400 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in West Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

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

Community Factors

West Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ has a total population of 7,660 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 64%, and 8% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in West Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

13,878

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

64%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

8%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood West Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B-

24.32 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

5.26 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

19.06 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in West Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,519 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

52 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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