For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 5,643 students in 85303, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 85303, AZ are Edison School Of Innovation, Discovery School and Sunset Vista. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» middle schools in zipcode 85303 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85303, AZ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85303, AZ ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edison School Of Innovation
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5136 N 83rd Ave
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 282-2871
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 282-2871
Gr: K-8 | 248 students Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Discovery School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7910 W Maryland Ave
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4013
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4013
Gr: K-8 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Sunset Vista
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7775 W Orangewood Ave
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-5701
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-5701
Gr: PK-8 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Coyote Ridge
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7677 W. Bethany
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4015
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4015
Gr: PK-8 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Bicentennial North School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7237 W Missouri Ave
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4009
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4009
Gr: PK-8 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Bicentennial South School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7240 W Colter St
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4012
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4012
Gr: PK-8 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Camelback Academy
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7634 W Camelback Rd
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 247-2204
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 247-2204
Gr: K-8 | 601 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
Challenger Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6905 W Maryland Ave
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4011
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4011
Gr: K-8 | 880 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #99.
Desert Spirit
(Math: 12% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7355 W Orangewood Ave
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4016
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4016
Gr: PK-8 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 85303, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 85303, AZ include Edison School Of Innovation, Discovery School and Sunset Vista.
How many public middle schools are located in 85303?
9 public middle schools are located in 85303.
What is the racial composition of students in 85303?
85303 public middle schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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