For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 2,572 students in the neighborhood of Desert Ridge West, Phoenix, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle school in Desert Ridge West is Pinnacle High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Desert Ridge West, Phoenix, AZ public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Desert Ridge West, Phoenix, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pinnacle High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3535 E Mayo Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-4000
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-4000
Gr: 7-12 | 2,430 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Desert Ridge West, Phoenix, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Desert Ridge West, Phoenix, AZ include Pinnacle High School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Desert Ridge West, Phoenix?
1 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Desert Ridge West, Phoenix.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Desert Ridge West, Phoenix?
the neighborhood of Desert Ridge West, Phoenix public middle schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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