For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,560 students in 85043, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 85043, AZ are Maricopa Institute Of Technology (Mit), Riverside Elementary School District (Resd) Stem2 Online School and Kings Ridge School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85043 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85043, AZ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85043, AZ Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maricopa Institute Of Technology (Mit)
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3900 S 55th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(602) 272-0006
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(602) 272-0006
Gr: 7-8 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 56:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Riverside Elementary School District (Resd) Stem2 Online School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1414 South 51st Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(602) 477-8900
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(602) 477-8900
Gr: K-8 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Kings Ridge School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3650 S 64th Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(602) 477-8960
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(602) 477-8960
Gr: 2-8 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Santa Maria Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7250 W Lower Buckeye Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-1100
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-1100
Gr: 6-8 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Fowler Elementary School District Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6250 W Durango St
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-2400
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-2400
Gr: K-8 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Western Valley Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6250 W Durango St
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-2200
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
85043, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4301 West Fillmore
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(602) 455-6700
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(602) 455-6700
Gr: 4-8 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 85043, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 85043, AZ include Maricopa Institute Of Technology (Mit), Riverside Elementary School District (Resd) Stem2 Online School and Kings Ridge School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85043?
6 public middle schools are located in 85043.
What is the racial composition of students in 85043?
85043 public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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