Public middle schools in Arizona achieve an average science proficiency of 26% (2025).
The public middle schools with the highest science proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public middle school with the highest science proficiency in Arizona is Basis Oro Valley with 85-89%.
Science Proficiency Range: 59%
87%
Avg. Science Proficiency: 68%
Top Science Proficiency Public Middle Schools in Arizona (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Science Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Basis Oro Valley
Charter School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 5-12
11155 N Oracle Rd
Tucson, AZ 85737
(520) 308-5220
Tucson, AZ 85737
(520) 308-5220
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Basis Phoenix
Charter School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 5-12
11850 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 595-9870
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 595-9870
Rank: #33.
Mesa Academy For Advanced Studies
(Math: 86% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: 4-9
6919 E Brown Rd
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 308-7400
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 308-7400
Rank: #44.
Arizona College Prep Middle School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 75%
Grades: 6-8
1150 W Erie St
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 883-5400
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 883-5400
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Basis Goodyear
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: 5-12
15800 W Sherman St
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 276-8592
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 276-8592
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Candeo North Scottsdale
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: K-8
7191 E Ashler Hills Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85266
(480) 923-9963
Scottsdale, AZ 85266
(480) 923-9963
Rank: #77.
Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12
(Math: 88% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 74%
Grades: 7-12
55 N Greenfield Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 497-4034
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 497-4034
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Basis Chandler
Charter School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 73%
Grades: 5-12
4825 S Arizona Ave
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 907-6072
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 907-6072
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Basis Scottsdale
Charter School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 73%
Grades: 4-12
10400 N 128th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 451-7500
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 451-7500
Rank: #1010.
Esmond Station School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: PK-8
9400 S Atterbury Wash Way
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-3400
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-3400
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Arizona Izone Institute
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 60-79%
Grades: K-12
1 N Willard St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Civano Community K-8 School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 60-79%
Grades: K-8
10625 E Drexel Rd
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-1700
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-1700
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Maine Consolidated School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: 60-79%
Grades: PK-8
10 N. Spring Valley Rd.
Parks, AZ 86018
(928) 635-2115
Parks, AZ 86018
(928) 635-2115
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Vail Blended Learning
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 60-79%
Grades: 6-12
10775 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-1300
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-1300
Rank: #1515.
University High School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 69%
Grades: 8-12
421 N Arcadia Ave
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-5900
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-5900
Rank: #16 - 2116. - 21.
Adams Traditional Academy
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: K-8
2323 W Parkside Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(602) 938-5517
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(602) 938-5517
Rank: #16 - 2116. - 21.
Basis Flagstaff
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: K-12
1700 N Gemini Dr
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 774-5502
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 774-5502
Rank: #16 - 2116. - 21.
Basis Prescott
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: K-12
1901 Prescott Lakes Pkwy
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 277-0334
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 277-0334
Rank: #16 - 2116. - 21.
Franklin Junior High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: 7-9
4949 E Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-8990
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-8990
Rank: #16 - 2116. - 21.
General Myer Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: PK-8
45103 Burns Street
Fort Huachuca, AZ 85670
(520) 459-8986
Fort Huachuca, AZ 85670
(520) 459-8986
Rank: #16 - 2116. - 21.
Senita Valley Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: PK-8
10750 E Bilby Rd
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-3100
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-3100
Rank: #2222.
Basis Tucson North
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 67%
Grades: 5-12
5740 E River Rd
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520) 207-0076
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520) 207-0076
Rank: #2323.
Khalsa School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 60-69%
Grades: K-8
3701 E River Rd
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 529-3611
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 529-3611
Rank: #2424.
Arizona College Prep High School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 64%
Grades: 7-12
4477 S Gilbert Rd
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 424-8700
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 424-8700
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Basis Ahwatukee
Charter School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 63%
Grades: 4-12
10210 S 50th Pl
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 659-2294
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 659-2294
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Sierra Verde Steam Academy
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 63%
Grades: PK-8
7241 W Rose Garden Ln
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 376-4800
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 376-4800
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Sonoran Foothills School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 63%
Grades: PK-8
32150 N North Foothills Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(623) 445-8400
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(623) 445-8400
Rank: #28 - 3228. - 32.
Basis Mesa
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 60-64%
Grades: K-12
5010 S Eastmark Pkwy
Mesa, AZ 85212
(602) 239-4807
Mesa, AZ 85212
(602) 239-4807
Rank: #28 - 3228. - 32.
Desert Trails Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 60-64%
Grades: PK-7
4315 E Cashman Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-4100
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-4100
Rank: #28 - 3228. - 32.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Scottsdale
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 60-64%
Grades: K-12
16648 N 94th St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 776-0413
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 776-0413
Rank: #28 - 3228. - 32.
Masada Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 60-64%
Grades: K-9
365 West Cannon Avenue
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-2525
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-2525
Rank: #28 - 3228. - 32.
Self Development Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 60-64%
Grades: K-8
1709 N Greenfield Rd
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 641-2640
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 641-2640
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Basis Peoria
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 62%
Grades: 5-12
9902 W Yearling Rd
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 566-9100
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 566-9100
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Cocopah Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 62%
Grades: 6-8
6615 E Cholla St
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 484-4400
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 484-4400
Rank: #3535.
Mountain Ridge High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 59%
Grades: 7-12
22800 N 67th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 376-3000
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 376-3000
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Frequently Asked Questions
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The best top ranked public middle schools in Arizona include Basis Oro Valley, Basis Phoenix and Mesa Academy For Advanced Studies.
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