For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 2,894 students in 85042, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 85042, AZ are Paideia Virtual Academy, Desert Marigold School and The Paideia Of South Phoenix. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85042 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 38% statewide average). Middle schools in 85042, AZ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85042, AZ Public Middle Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paideia Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1535 E Baseline Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 343-3040
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 343-3040
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Desert Marigold School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6210 S 28th St
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 243-6909
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 243-6909
Grades: K-12
| 300 students
Rank: #33.
The Paideia Of South Phoenix
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7777 S 15th Ter
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 343-3040
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 343-3040
Grades: K-12
| 633 students
Rank: #44.
Cloves C Campbell Sr Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2624 E South Mountain Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 304-3170
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 304-3170
Grades: PK-8
| 432 students
Rank: #55.
C O Greenfield School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7009 S 10th St
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 232-4240
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 232-4240
Grades: 4-8
| 480 students
Rank: #66.
T G Barr School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2041 E Vineyard Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 232-4950
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 232-4950
Grades: PK-8
| 351 students
Rank: #77.
Maxine O Bush Elementary School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
602 E Siesta Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 232-4260
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 232-4260
Grades: PK-8
| 283 students
Rank: #88.
Amy L. Houston Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7139 S 10th St
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 232-4230
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 232-4230
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
6000 S 7th St
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 304-3180
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 304-3180
Grades: K-8
| 236 students
Rank: n/an/a
Paideia Liberal Arts Academy
Charter School
1535 E Baseline Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 343-3043
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 343-3043
Grades: 7-12
| 179 students
85042, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Homebound Elementary School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
6000 S 7th St
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 243-2605
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 243-2605
Grades: PK-8
| 93 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 85042, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 85042, AZ include Paideia Virtual Academy, Desert Marigold School and The Paideia Of South Phoenix.
How many public middle schools are located in 85042, AZ?
10 public middle schools are located in 85042, AZ.
What is the racial composition of students in 85042, AZ?
85042, AZ public middle schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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