For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 492 students in the neighborhood of South Tempe, Laveen, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in South Tempe are Laveen Online Academy and Estrella Foothills Global Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Tempe, Laveen, AZ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of South Tempe, Laveen, AZ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Laveen Online Academy
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5400 W Carver Rd
Laveen, AZ 85339
(602) 605-8550
Laveen, AZ 85339
(602) 605-8550
Gr: K-8
Rank: #22.
Estrella Foothills Global Academy
(Math: 26% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5400 W Carver Rd
Laveen, AZ 85339
(602) 304-2050
Laveen, AZ 85339
(602) 304-2050
Gr: PK-8 | 984 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of South Tempe, Laveen, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of South Tempe, Laveen, AZ include Laveen Online Academy and Estrella Foothills Global Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of South Tempe, Laveen?
2 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of South Tempe, Laveen.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Tempe, Laveen?
the neighborhood of South Tempe, Laveen public middle schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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