For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,642 students in 85284, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 85284, AZ are Center For Educational Excellence, Kyrene Digital Academy and Kyrene De Las Manitas School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85284 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85284, AZ have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85284, AZ Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Center For Educational Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1700 E Elliot Rd Ste 9
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 632-1940
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 632-1940
Grades: K-8
| 325 students
Rank: #22.
Kyrene Digital Academy
(Math: 27% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8700 S Kyrene Rd
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 541-7000
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 541-7000
Grades: K-8
| 152 students
Rank: #33.
Kyrene De Las Manitas School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1201 W Courtney Ln
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 541-3600
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 541-3600
Grades: PK-8
| 440 students
Rank: #44.
Kyrene Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1050 E Carver Rd
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 541-6600
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 541-6600
Grades: 5-8
| 725 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 85284, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 85284, AZ include Center For Educational Excellence, Kyrene Digital Academy and Kyrene De Las Manitas School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85284?
4 public middle schools are located in 85284.
What is the racial composition of students in 85284?
85284 public middle schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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