For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 5,112 students in 85304, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 85304, AZ are Copperwood School, Desert Valley Elementary School and Marshall Ranch Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85304 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85304, AZ have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85304, AZ Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Copperwood School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11232 N 65th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85304
(623) 412-4650
Glendale, AZ 85304
(623) 412-4650
Gr: PK-8 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Desert Valley Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12901 N 63rd Ave
Glendale, AZ 85304
(623) 412-4750
Glendale, AZ 85304
(623) 412-4750
Gr: PK-8 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Marshall Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12995 N Marshall Ranch Dr
Glendale, AZ 85304
(623) 486-6450
Glendale, AZ 85304
(623) 486-6450
Gr: PK-8 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Sweetwater School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4602 W Sweetwater Ave
Glendale, AZ 85304
(602) 896-6500
Glendale, AZ 85304
(602) 896-6500
Gr: K-8 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #55.
Ironwood High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6051 W Sweetwater Ave
Glendale, AZ 85304
(623) 486-6400
Glendale, AZ 85304
(623) 486-6400
Gr: 7-12 | 1,885 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #66.
Arroyo Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4535 W Cholla St
Glendale, AZ 85304
(602) 896-5100
Glendale, AZ 85304
(602) 896-5100
Gr: K-8 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #77.
Desert Palms Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11441 N 55th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85304
(623) 412-4600
Glendale, AZ 85304
(623) 412-4600
Gr: PK-8 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
85304, Arizona 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
10620 N. 43rd Ave
Glendale, AZ 85304
(602) 978-0011
Glendale, AZ 85304
(602) 978-0011
Gr: K-6 | 32 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 85304, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 85304, AZ include Copperwood School, Desert Valley Elementary School and Marshall Ranch Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85304?
7 public middle schools are located in 85304.
What is the racial composition of students in 85304?
85304 public middle schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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