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Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 85335


At a glance
5
Schools
3,666
Students
Top rankedEl Mirage Elementary School369th of 909 Arizona elementary schools
Biggest riser
El Mirage Elementary School up 92 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Dysart Middle School 16.2 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
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Summary:

The 85335 zip code area in Arizona is home to 5 elementary schools that are part of the Dysart Unified District, which serves grades PK-8. While the district is ranked 132 out of 289 in the state, the schools in this area show a mix of performance, with some standouts and others struggling to meet state and district averages.

El Mirage Elementary School and Surprise Elementary School are the top-performing schools in the area, ranking 369 and 587 out of 909 Arizona elementary schools, respectively. El Mirage excels in English Language Arts and Mathematics, while Surprise stands out in 4th grade English Language Arts and 8th grade Mathematics. In contrast, Thompson Ranch Elementary has struggled, with proficiency rates below 25% in many subject areas.

The schools in the 85335 zip code area face some common challenges, including underperformance on standardized assessments compared to district and state averages, as well as a concerning 5.2% dropout rate across all schools. However, the relatively low student-teacher ratios suggest an opportunity to provide more individualized attention and support to address these performance gaps. The Dysart Unified District should prioritize targeted interventions and support to ensure all students in this area receive a high-quality education.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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