Best middle schools in Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) (2025)
Schools classified as middle schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 6 schools in Paradise Valley Unified District (4241), Arizona. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Arizona.
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- 167Explorer Middle SchoolPhoenix · Public Middle67% Math proficiency · 607 students
- 262Desert Shadows Middle SchoolScottsdale · Public Middle57% Math proficiency · 791 students
- 348Mountain Trail Middle SchoolPhoenix · Public Middle44% Math proficiency · 835 students
- 445Sunrise Middle SchoolScottsdale · Public Middle46% Math proficiency · 390 students
- 531Shea Middle SchoolPhoenix · Public Middle26% Math proficiency · 476 students
- 611Greenway Middle SchoolPhoenix · Public Middle16% Math proficiency · 646 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Explorer Middle School Phoenix · Middle · Grades 5–8 | Public | 66.8 Top 50% | 67% Math proficiency | 607 |
| 2 | Desert Shadows Middle School Scottsdale · Middle · Grades 5–8 | Public | 62.3 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 791 |
| 3 | Mountain Trail Middle School Phoenix · Middle · Grades 5–8 | Public | 47.5 Lower 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 835 |
| 4 | Sunrise Middle School Scottsdale · Middle · Grades 5–8 | Public | 44.9 Lower 50% | 46% Math proficiency | 390 |
| 5 | Shea Middle School Phoenix · Middle · Grades 5–8 | Public | 30.8 Lower 50% | 26% Math proficiency | 476 |
| 6 | Greenway Middle School Phoenix · Middle · Grades 5–8 | Public | 10.9 Lower 50% | 16% Math proficiency | 646 |
Explorer Middle School in Phoenix leads the 2025 list of middle schools in Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) with a Success Index (US) of 66.8. Of the 6 schools shown, 6 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Arizona middle schools rankings, every school on the Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best middle school in Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)?
Explorer Middle School in Phoenix, Arizona ranks first among middle schools in Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) with a Success Index (US) of 66.8 out of 100 (Enrollment: 607).
How are middle schools in Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.