For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,685 students in 85043, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 85043, AZ are Maricopa Institute Of Technology (Mit), Kings Ridge School and Riverside Elementary School District (Resd) Stem2 Online School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85043 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85043, AZ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85043, AZ Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maricopa Institute Of Technology (Mit)
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3900 S 55th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(602) 272-0006
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(602) 272-0006
Grades: 7-8
| 57 students
Rank: #22.
Kings Ridge School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3650 S 64th Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(602) 477-8960
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(602) 477-8960
Grades: 5-8
| 353 students
Rank: #33.
Riverside Elementary School District (Resd) Stem2 Online School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1414 South 51st Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(602) 477-8900
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(602) 477-8900
Grades: K-8
| 12 students
Rank: #44.
Santa Maria Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7250 W Lower Buckeye Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-1100
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-1100
Grades: 6-8
| 622 students
Rank: #55.
Fowler Elementary School District Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6250 W Durango St
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-2400
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-2400
Grades: K-8
| 91 students
Rank: #66.
Western Valley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6250 W Durango St
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-2200
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-2200
Grades: 6-8
| 550 students
85043, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4301 West Fillmore
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(602) 455-6700
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(602) 455-6700
Grades: 4-8
| 422 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 85043, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 85043, AZ include Maricopa Institute Of Technology (Mit), Kings Ridge School and Riverside Elementary School District (Resd) Stem2 Online School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85043?
6 public middle schools are located in 85043.
What is the racial composition of students in 85043?
85043 public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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