For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,835 students in 85254, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 85254, AZ are Horizon High School, Cocopah Middle School and Desert Shadows 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 58% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85254, AZ have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85254, AZ Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Horizon High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5601 E Greenway Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6000
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6000
Grades: 7-12
| 1,863 students
Rank: #22.
Cocopah Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 68%)
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
| 851 students
Rank: #33.
Desert Shadows Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5858 E Sweetwater Ave
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6800
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6800
Grades: 6-8
| 734 students
Rank: #44.
Sunrise Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50%)
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
| 387 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
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 Horizon High School, Cocopah Middle School and Desert Shadows Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85254?
4 public middle schools are located in 85254.
What is the racial composition of students in 85254?
85254 public middle schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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