For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 4,237 students in 85254, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 85254, AZ are Cocopah Middle School, Desert Shadows Middle School and Sunrise Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85254 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 38% statewide average). Middle schools in 85254, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85254, AZ Public Middle Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cocopah Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6615 E Cholla St
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 484-4400
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 484-4400
Grades: 6-8
| 869 students
Rank: #22.
Desert Shadows Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5858 E Sweetwater Ave
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6800
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6800
Grades: 6-8
| 877 students
Rank: #33.
Sunrise Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4960 E Acoma Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6100
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6100
Grades: 7-8
| 468 students
Rank: #44.
Horizon High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5601 E Greenway Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6000
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6000
Grades: 7-12
| 2,023 students
85254, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6239 E. Bell Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 596-7922
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 596-7922
Grades: K-3
| 9 students
Stars Prep Academy - Scottsdale, Inc. (Closed 2021)
Charter School
5334 E. Thunderbird Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 393-6500
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 393-6500
Grades: K-12
| 169 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 85254, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 85254, AZ include Cocopah Middle School, Desert Shadows Middle School and Sunrise Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85254, AZ?
4 public middle schools are located in 85254, AZ.
What is the racial composition of students in 85254, AZ?
85254, AZ public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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