Best Public Schools in Zip Code 85035


Summary:

The 85035 zip code area of Phoenix, Arizona is home to 14 schools, including 9 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools. These schools serve predominantly Hispanic student populations and face challenges common to high-poverty areas, such as low academic proficiency and high dropout rates.

Among the standout schools in the area, Joseph Zito Elementary School stands out with relatively strong academic performance, including the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics among the elementary schools. In contrast, Vista College Prep - Maryvale, while ranked lower overall, had some of the higher test scores in the area, particularly in Mathematics. At the middle school level, Raul H. Castro Middle School: Academy of Fine Arts had the highest ELA proficiency rates.

However, the data also reveals significant gaps in academic performance between the highest and lowest performing schools, with proficiency rates ranging from 9% to 38% in 4th grade ELA. Schools serving the highest percentages of economically disadvantaged students tend to have the lowest test scores and highest dropout rates, highlighting the challenges these high-poverty schools face. Additionally, the middle schools appear to struggle more than the elementary schools, indicating a need to focus on supporting student learning in the critical middle grade years.








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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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