The most improved public middle schools in Arizona are Mexicayotl Charter School, Teenage Parent Program - Tapp and San Fernando Elementary School.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2020-25).
Improved Rank Range: 485
1,498
Avg. Improved Rank: 789
Most Improved Public Middle Schools in Arizona (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2020-25)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Mexicayotl Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +1498
(from 1,644 to 146)
(from 1,644 to 146)
Grades: K-8
2059 N Grand Ave
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 624-4018
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 624-4018
Rank: #22.
Teenage Parent Program - Tapp
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1312
(from 1,732 to 420)
(from 1,732 to 420)
Grades: 6-12
102 N Plumer Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-3250
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-3250
Rank: #33.
San Fernando Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1271
(from 1,691 to 420)
(from 1,691 to 420)
Grades: K-8
One School House Road
Sasabe, AZ 85633
(520) 823-4243
Sasabe, AZ 85633
(520) 823-4243
Rank: #44.
San Carlos Alternative High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1034
(from 1,454 to 420)
(from 1,454 to 420)
Grades: K-12
27010 E Highway 70
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2315
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2315
Rank: #55.
Wildflower Accelerated Academy
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1011
(from 1,353 to 342)
(from 1,353 to 342)
Grades: PK-8
325 S Wildflower Dr
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-5205
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-5205
Rank: #66.
Ash Fork Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +995
(from 1,497 to 502)
(from 1,497 to 502)
Grades: 6-8
46999 N. Fifth Street
Ash Fork, AZ 86320
(928) 637-2561
Ash Fork, AZ 86320
(928) 637-2561
Rank: #77.
Heritage Elementary - Williams
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +980
(from 1,839 to 859)
(from 1,839 to 859)
Grades: K-8
790 E Rodeo Rd
Glendale, AZ 85307
(928) 635-3998
Glendale, AZ 85307
(928) 635-3998
Rank: #88.
Center For Academic Success #4 - Douglas 5-8
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +965
(from 1,687 to 722)
(from 1,687 to 722)
Grades: 5-8
1415 F Ave
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 805-1558
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 805-1558
Rank: #99.
Patagonia Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +958
(from 1,358 to 400)
(from 1,358 to 400)
Grades: K-8
500 N 3rd Ave
Patagonia, AZ 85624
(520) 394-9530
Patagonia, AZ 85624
(520) 394-9530
Rank: #1010.
Mary Meredith K-12 School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +956
(from 1,829 to 873)
(from 1,829 to 873)
Grades: K-12
755 N Magnolia Ave
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-8200
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-8200
Rank: #1111.
Wakefield Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +951
(from 1,683 to 732)
(from 1,683 to 732)
Grades: 6-8
101 W 44th St
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-6280
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-6280
Rank: #1212.
Arizona Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +909
(from 1,600 to 691)
(from 1,600 to 691)
Grades: K-12
16011 N Dysart Rd
Surprise, AZ 85378
(623) 974-4959
Surprise, AZ 85378
(623) 974-4959
Rank: #1313.
Mobile Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +893
(from 1,384 to 491)
(from 1,384 to 491)
Grades: K-8
42798 S 99th Ave
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520) 568-2280
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520) 568-2280
Rank: #1414.
Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Deaf School
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +879
(from 1,853 to 974)
(from 1,853 to 974)
Grades: K-12
1460 S Horne
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 890-4001
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 890-4001
Rank: #1515.
Mohave Accelerated Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +830
(from 1,417 to 587)
(from 1,417 to 587)
Grades: 6-12
625 Marina Blvd
Bullhead City, AZ 86439
(928) 704-9345
Bullhead City, AZ 86439
(928) 704-9345
Rank: #1616.
Gadsden Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +789
(from 1,777 to 988)
(from 1,777 to 988)
Grades: PK-8
18745 S. Gadsden Street
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6970
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6970
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +752
(from 975 to 223)
(from 975 to 223)
Grades: K-8
9215 N 14th St
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 943-7672
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 943-7672
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Montessori Education Centre Charter School - North Campus
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +752
(from 975 to 223)
(from 975 to 223)
Grades: K-7
815 N Gilbert Rd
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 964-1381
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 964-1381
Rank: #1919.
Skull Valley Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +690
(from 1,384 to 694)
(from 1,384 to 694)
Grades: PK-8
3150 South Old Skull Valley Ro
Skull Valley, AZ 86338
(928) 442-3322
Skull Valley, AZ 86338
(928) 442-3322
Rank: #2020.
Tsaile Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +682
(from 1,453 to 771)
(from 1,453 to 771)
Grades: PK-8
Navajo Rt 12 And Jct. Hwy 64
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 674-9100
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 674-9100
Rank: #2121.
Seligman Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +673
(from 1,585 to 912)
(from 1,585 to 912)
Grades: PK-8
500 N. Main Street
Seligman, AZ 86337
(928) 216-4123
Seligman, AZ 86337
(928) 216-4123
Rank: #2222.
Patagonia Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +671
(from 1,491 to 820)
(from 1,491 to 820)
Grades: PK-8
Highway 82
Patagonia, AZ 85624
(520) 394-3000
Patagonia, AZ 85624
(520) 394-3000
Rank: #2323.
Camp Mohave Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +647
(from 1,262 to 615)
(from 1,262 to 615)
Grades: K-8
1797 E La Entrada Dr
Fort Mohave, AZ 86426
(928) 704-3600
Fort Mohave, AZ 86426
(928) 704-3600
Rank: #2424.
Wellton Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +618
(from 1,379 to 761)
(from 1,379 to 761)
Grades: PK-8
29126 E San Jose Ave
Wellton, AZ 85356
(928) 785-3311
Wellton, AZ 85356
(928) 785-3311
Rank: #2525.
El Mirage Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +589
(from 1,256 to 667)
(from 1,256 to 667)
Grades: PK-8
13500 N El Mirage Rd
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 876-7200
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 876-7200
Rank: #2626.
General Myer Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +584
(from 676 to 92)
(from 676 to 92)
Grades: PK-8
45103 Burns Street
Fort Huachuca, AZ 85670
(520) 459-8986
Fort Huachuca, AZ 85670
(520) 459-8986
Rank: #2727.
Drachman Primary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +574
(from 1,674 to 1,100)
(from 1,674 to 1,100)
Grades: PK-8
1085 S 10th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-1500
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-1500
Rank: #2828.
Double Adobe Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +572
(from 852 to 280)
(from 852 to 280)
Grades: PK-8
7081 N Central Hwy
Mc Neal, AZ 85617
(520) 364-3041
Mc Neal, AZ 85617
(520) 364-3041
Rank: #2929.
Willow Creek Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +556
(from 1,417 to 861)
(from 1,417 to 861)
Grades: K-8
2100 Willow Creek Rd
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 776-1212
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 776-1212
Rank: #3030.
Steven R. Jasinski Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +537
(from 1,312 to 775)
(from 1,312 to 775)
Grades: PK-8
4280 S 246th Ave
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 925-3100
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 925-3100
Rank: #3131.
White Tanks Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +511
(from 1,384 to 873)
(from 1,384 to 873)
Grades: K-8
18825 W. Thomas Rd.
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1585
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1585
Rank: #3232.
Dateland Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +508
(from 1,062 to 554)
(from 1,062 to 554)
Grades: K-8
1300 S. Ave. 64e
Dateland, AZ 85333
(928) 454-2242
Dateland, AZ 85333
(928) 454-2242
Rank: #3333.
Augustus H. Shaw Montessori
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +501
(from 724 to 223)
(from 724 to 223)
Grades: PK-8
2301 N 13th St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3914
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3914
Rank: #3434.
Destiny School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +494
(from 797 to 303)
(from 797 to 303)
Grades: K-8
798 E Prickly Pear Dr
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 425-0925
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 425-0925
Rank: #3535.
Edoptions Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +485
(from 1,358 to 873)
(from 1,358 to 873)
Grades: 7-12
480 N Grand Ave
Tempe, AZ 85282
(520) 281-9179
Tempe, AZ 85282
(520) 281-9179
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