Best Public Schools in Zip Code 85009


Summary:

The 85009 zip code area of Phoenix, Arizona is home to 14 schools, including 11 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, spread across 3 different school districts. While the area contains a standout school in Magnet Traditional School, which ranks in the top 25% of Arizona elementary schools, many of the other schools in the zip code struggle academically, with low proficiency rates, high poverty levels, and high dropout rates.

Carl Hayden High School, the lone high school in the area, ranks in the bottom 2% of Arizona high schools and has very low proficiency rates, with only 12% of 11th graders proficient in ELA and 7% proficient in Math. In contrast, Jack L Kuban Elementary has strong test scores, particularly in 8th grade ELA (26% proficient) and 8th grade Math (24% proficient), outperforming the district and state.

The data reveals significant educational inequities within the 85009 zip code, with some students receiving a high-quality education while others face substantial barriers to academic success. Factors like district quality, school leadership, teacher quality, and resource allocation likely play a role in these disparities. Targeted interventions and support may be needed to address the systemic challenges facing many of these schools and ensure all students have access to a quality education.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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