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Charter high school · Estrella Educational Foundation (92988) · Tolleson, Arizona

Maricopa Institute of Technology

Maricopa Institute of Technology rates 6.5, right at the middle of Estrella Educational Foundation (92988)'s high schools, whose rated median is 6.5.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
6.5this school

6.5 on a one-to-ten scale; the Estrella Educational Foundation (92988) median is 6.5.

#961 of 2,019 schools in Arizona · Estrella Educational Foundation (92988): 1 high schools rated, median 6.5

The brief

An Estrella Educational Foundation (92988) charter high school where students score 50 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 961 of 2,019 schools in Arizona and 1 of 1 in Estrella Educational Foundation (92988).

Maricopa Institute of Technology is a charter school: it enrolls by application rather than by address, so check its enrollment process directly before choosing a neighborhood for it.

Math45%59 students tested · state average not published · 2022 EdFacts
Reading55%59 students tested · state average not published · 2022 EdFacts
Proficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 50% in 2022, across a 5-year record (2018–2022).2022 EdFacts; 10 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
2.4
25% of the rating
Academics
8.4
25% of the rating
College Readiness
8.4
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
6.5
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2024

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2018-2022).

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85353; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2022; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Maricopa Institute of Technology and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$88,867
Median home value
$344,600
Median rent
$1,626/mo
College educated
13.8%
Homeownership
69.7%
Poverty rate
11.6%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85353; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
4
Car-Dependent
Transit Score
24
Minimal Transit
Bike Score
29
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
5,194/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Tolleson. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Tolleson), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
2 AP courses
19.6% participation · state average 2.8 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
5 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Maricopa Institute of Technologythis school
    6.5
  2. Heritage Academy Laveen2.9 mi · charter
    6.1Compare →
  3. 5.8Compare →
  4. 5.3Compare →
  5. 4.9Compare →
  6. South Ridge High School2.4 mi · charter
    4.9Compare →
  7. 4.6Compare →
  8. Hope High School2.7 mi · charter
    4.1Compare →
  9. not ratedCompare →
Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and none rates higher than Maricopa Institute of Technology among the rated peers.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Maricopa Institute of Technology serve?

Maricopa Institute of Technology serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Maricopa Institute of Technology?

Maricopa Institute of Technology has an enrollment of approximately 397 students.

How does Maricopa Institute of Technology rank in AZ?

Maricopa Institute of Technology ranks #961 of 2,019 schools in AZ.

What is Maricopa Institute of Technology's MySchoolScout rating?

Maricopa Institute of Technology has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Maricopa Institute of Technology?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Maricopa Institute of Technology has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).

Is Maricopa Institute of Technology a charter school?

Yes, Maricopa Institute of Technology is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Maricopa Institute of Technology a Title I school?

No, Maricopa Institute of Technology is not currently a Title I school.

School facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
397
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
4-year graduation
90%+
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#1 of 1
Schools in district
2
District spending per student
$11,180
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
Not available
The source release did not match this district identifier.
Area population (ZIP 85353)
44,995
Area average commute
28.8 min
Area median age
28.8

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Arizona Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.