For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,557 students in 85281, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 85281, AZ are Integrity Education Centre, New School For The Arts Middle School and Laird Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85281 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 38% statewide average). Middle schools in 85281, AZ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85281, AZ Public Middle Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Integrity Education Centre
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
515 E Continental Dr
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 731-4829
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 731-4829
Grades: K-12
| 24 students
Rank: #22.
New School For The Arts Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1216 E Apache Blvd
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 481-9235
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 481-9235
Grades: 6-8
| 81 students
Rank: #33.
Laird Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1500 N Scovel St
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 941-2440
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 941-2440
Grades: PK-8
| 573 students
Rank: #44.
Gililland Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1025 S Beck Ave
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 966-7114
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 966-7114
Grades: 6-8
| 794 students
Rank: #55.
Esperanza Prep
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1938 E Apache Blvd
Tempe, AZ 85281
(602) 422-9080
Tempe, AZ 85281
(602) 422-9080
Grades: K-8
| 85 students
85281, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
300 E University Drive Suite 2
Tempe, AZ 85281
(844) 692-3372
Tempe, AZ 85281
(844) 692-3372
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Educational Models For Learning Arizona (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1525 E Apache Blvd
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 305-1015
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 305-1015
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
Sees High School (Closed 2006)
Charter School
1290 N. Scottsdale Rd. 117
Tempe, AZ 85281
(602) 258-6797
Tempe, AZ 85281
(602) 258-6797
Grades: 7-12
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 85281, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 85281, AZ include Integrity Education Centre, New School For The Arts Middle School and Laird Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85281, AZ?
5 public middle schools are located in 85281, AZ.
What is the racial composition of students in 85281, AZ?
85281, AZ public middle schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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