For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public middle schools serving 7,005 students in 85340, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 85340, AZ are Verrado Heritage Elementary School, Litchfield Elementary School and White Tanks Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85340 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85340, AZ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85340, AZ Public Middle Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Verrado Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20895 W Hamilton St
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-3300
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-3300
Grades: PK-8
| 987 students
Rank: #22.
Litchfield Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
255 E. Wigwam Blvd
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6100
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6100
Grades: PK-8
| 743 students
Rank: #33.
White Tanks Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18825 W. Thomas Rd.
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1585
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1585
Grades: K-8
| 15 students
Rank: #44.
Belen Soto Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18601 W Campbell Ave
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-3400
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-3400
Grades: PK-8
| 1,011 students
Rank: #55.
Western Sky Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4095 N. 144th Ave.
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6300
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6300
Grades: 5-8
| 939 students
Rank: #66.
Verrado Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20880 W Main St
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1300
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1300
Grades: 5-8
| 600 students
Rank: #77.
Palm Valley Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2801 N 135th Ave
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6400
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6400
Grades: PK-8
| 673 students
Rank: #88.
Digital Learning Academy
(Math: 29% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
272 E Sagebrush St
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6000
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6000
Grades: K-8
| 337 students
Rank: #99.
Wigwam Creek Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4510 N 127th Ave
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1100
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1100
Grades: 5-8
| 833 students
Rank: #1010.
L. Thomas Heck Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12448 West Bethany Home Road
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1700
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1700
Grades: 5-8
| 657 students
Rank: #1111.
Pensar Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12843 W Redondo Dr
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(602) 383-4013
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(602) 383-4013
Grades: 4-8
| 210 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 85340, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 85340, AZ include Verrado Heritage Elementary School, Litchfield Elementary School and White Tanks Learning Center.
How many public middle schools are located in 85340, AZ?
11 public middle schools are located in 85340, AZ.
What is the racial composition of students in 85340, AZ?
85340, AZ public middle schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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