For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,754 students in 85213, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 85213, AZ are Stapley Junior High School, Poston Junior High School and Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85213 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85213, AZ have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85213, AZ Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stapley Junior High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3250 E Hermosa Vista Dr
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 472-2700
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 472-2700
Grades: 7-9
| 946 students
Rank: #22.
Poston Junior High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2433 E Adobe St
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 472-2100
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 472-2100
Grades: 7-9
| 779 students
Rank: #33.
Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2929 E Mckellips Rd
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 924-1500
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 924-1500
Grades: 7-9
| 29 students
85213, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Evit - Poston Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
2433 East Adobe Street
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 472-2100
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 472-2100
Grades: 9
| n/a students
Evit - Stapley Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
3250 East Hermosa Vista Drive
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 472-2700
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 472-2700
Grades: 9
| n/a students
2929 East Mckellips Rd
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 924-1500
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 924-1500
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 85213, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 85213, AZ include Stapley Junior High School, Poston Junior High School and Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85213?
3 public middle schools are located in 85213.
What is the racial composition of students in 85213?
85213 public middle schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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