For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,224 students in 85007, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 85007, AZ are Metropolitan Arts Institute, Capitol Elementary School and Mary Mcleod Bethune School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85007 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85007, AZ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85007, AZ Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Metropolitan Arts Institute
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1700 N. 7th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 258-9500
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 258-9500
Grades: 7-12
| 250 students
Rank: #22.
Capitol Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
330 N 16th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 257-3840
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 257-3840
Grades: PK-8
| 466 students
Rank: #33.
Mary Mcleod Bethune School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1310 S 15th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 257-3830
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 257-3830
Grades: PK-8
| 370 students
Rank: #44.
Paul Dunbar Lawrence School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
707 W Grant St
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 257-3844
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 257-3844
Grades: PK-8
| 138 students
85007, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1624 West Adams - Education Sy
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Grades: 5-12
| 28 students
Horizons Back-to-basics Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
1529 West Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(623) 444-7963
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(623) 444-7963
Grades: K-8
| 73 students
Progressive Junior High School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
1529 West Mcdowell Road
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 523-9090
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 523-9090
Grades: 6-8
| 66 students
Progressive Leadership Academy (Closed 2007)
Charter School
1529 W. Mcdowell Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 523-9090
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 523-9090
Grades: K-7
| 132 students
Westwind Middle School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1529 W. Mcdowell Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 523-9090
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 523-9090
Grades: K-7
| 132 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 85007, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 85007, AZ include Metropolitan Arts Institute, Capitol Elementary School and Mary Mcleod Bethune School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85007?
4 public middle schools are located in 85007.
What is the racial composition of students in 85007?
85007 public middle schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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