For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,355 students in 85053, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 85053, AZ are Imagine East Mesa Middle School, Imagine Bell Canyon and Desert Foothills Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85053 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85053, AZ have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85053, AZ Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Imagine East Mesa Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9701 E Southern Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(480) 355-6830
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(480) 355-6830
Grades: 7-8
| 140 students
Rank: #22.
Imagine Bell Canyon
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18052 N Black Canyon Hwy
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 547-7920
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 547-7920
Grades: K-8
| 252 students
Rank: #33.
Desert Foothills Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3333 W Banff Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 896-5500
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 896-5500
Grades: 7-8
| 614 students
Rank: #44.
Imagine Surprise Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14850 N 156th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(623) 344-1770
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(623) 344-1770
Grades: 6-8
| 268 students
Rank: #55.
Imagine Online Academy Of Arizona
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18052 N Black Canyon Hwy
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(623) 250-4567
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(623) 250-4567
Grades: K-8
| 81 students
85053, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2820 West Kelton Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(480) 461-3200
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(480) 461-3200
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 85053, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 85053, AZ include Imagine East Mesa Middle School, Imagine Bell Canyon and Desert Foothills Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85053?
5 public middle schools are located in 85053.
What is the racial composition of students in 85053?
85053 public middle schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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