For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,937 students in 85207, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 85207, AZ are Mesa Academy For Advanced Studies, Pathfinder Academy and Cambridge Academy East. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85207 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85207, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85207, AZ Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mesa Academy For Advanced Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6919 E Brown Rd
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 308-7400
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 308-7400
Grades: 4-9
| 410 students
Rank: #22.
Pathfinder Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2906 N Boulder Canyon
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 986-7071
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 986-7071
Grades: K-8
| 600 students
Rank: #33.
Cambridge Academy East
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20365 East Ocotillo Road
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 987-3577
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 987-3577
Grades: K-8
| 86 students
Rank: #44.
Smith Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10100 E Adobe Rd
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-9900
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-9900
Grades: 7-8
| 841 students
85207, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cambridge Academy East (Closed 2021)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
9412 E Brown Rd
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 641-2828
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 641-2828
Grades: K-6
| 139 students
Evit - Smith Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
10100 East Adobe Road
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-9900
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-9900
Grades: 9
| n/a students
7042 East Adobe Rd
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-0200
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-0200
Grades: K-8
| 584 students
Legacy Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
7618 E. University Dr.
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 981-1500
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 981-1500
Grades: K-10
| n/a students
Power Learning Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
7038 E Adobe
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-0200
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-0200
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
S H A R P (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
950 North Sun Valley Blvd
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-0200
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-0200
Grades: K-12
| 83 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 85207, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 85207, AZ include Mesa Academy For Advanced Studies, Pathfinder Academy and Cambridge Academy East.
How many public middle schools are located in 85207?
4 public middle schools are located in 85207.
What is the racial composition of students in 85207?
85207 public middle schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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