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#1076 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Maricopa Institute of Technology
High School · Estrella Educational Foundation (92988) · Tolleson, AZ
An Estrella Educational Foundation (92988) charter high school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 830, Tolleson, AZ 85353
- Math 45% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Maricopa Institute of Technology score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 50% in 2022, across a 5-year record (2018–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2018-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 10 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Maricopa Institute of Technology sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Transit 24Minimal Transit
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High10,167/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tolleson), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
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%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85353; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Linda High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 1,860 | Compare → |
| West-mec - Sierra Linda High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Country Gardens Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 294 | Compare → |
| South Ridge High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | 2.4 mi | 379 | Compare → |
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.
Estrella Educational Foundation (92988)
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $11,180NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Maricopa Institute of Technology is listed in Estrella Educational Foundation (92988); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Maricopa Institute of Technology
Maricopa Institute of Technology is a public high school in Tolleson, AZ, part of Estrella Educational Foundation (92988), serving approximately 397 students in grades 9th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,076 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Maricopa Institute of Technology
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 #1,076 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Maricopa Institute of Technology's MySchoolScout rating?
Maricopa Institute of Technology has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 397
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.0%
- Phone
- (602) 477-2780
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 85353)
- 44,995
- Area average commute
- 28.8 min
- Area median age
- 28.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- 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
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