For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,527 students in 85283, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 85283, AZ are Rover Elementary School, James Madison Preparatory School and George Gervin Prep Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85283 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85283, AZ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85283, AZ Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rover Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1300 E Watson Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-7122
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-7122
Grades: PK-8
| 352 students
Rank: #22.
James Madison Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5815 S Mcclintock Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 345-2306
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 345-2306
Grades: 6-12
| 140 students
Rank: #33.
George Gervin Prep Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2801 E Southern Ave
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 219-2121
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 219-2121
Grades: K-8
| 159 students
Rank: #44.
Tempe Elementary Online Community
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 E Watson Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-6063
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-6063
Grades: K-8
| 5 students
Rank: #55.
Fees College Preparatory Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1600 E Watson Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-6063
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-6063
Grades: 6-8
| 673 students
85283, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
500 W Guadalupe Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 752-3560
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 752-3560
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
7541 South Willow Drive
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 233-3622
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 233-3622
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Guadalupe Regional High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
9225 S Avenida Del Yaqui
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 820-3757
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 820-3757
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 85283, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 85283, AZ include Rover Elementary School, James Madison Preparatory School and George Gervin Prep Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 85283?
6 public middle schools are located in 85283.
What is the racial composition of students in 85283?
85283 public middle schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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