For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,932 students in 85305, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85305, AZ are West-mec - Raymond S. Kellis, Desert Mirage Elementary School and Raymond S. Kellis. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85305 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85305, AZ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85305, AZ Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West-mec - Raymond S. Kellis
Vocational School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8990 W Orangewood Ave
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 412-5425
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 412-5425
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #22.
Desert Mirage Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8605 W Maryland Ave
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 772-2550
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 772-2550
Gr: PK-8 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Raymond S. Kellis
(Math: 27% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8990 W Orangewood Ave
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 412-5425
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 412-5425
Gr: 7-12 | 1,691 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Sunset Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8490 W Missouri Ave
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 772-2730
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 772-2730
Gr: PK-8 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 85305, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85305, AZ include West-mec - Raymond S. Kellis, Desert Mirage Elementary School and Raymond S. Kellis.
How many public middle schools are located in 85305?
5 public middle schools are located in 85305.
What is the racial composition of students in 85305?
85305 public middle schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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