For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,929 students in the neighborhood of Canyon Trails, Goodyear, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Canyon Trails are Copper Trails and Desert Thunder. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Canyon Trails, Goodyear, AZ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Canyon Trails, Goodyear, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Copper Trails
(Math: 34% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16875 W Canyon Trails Blvd
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-4100
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-4100
Gr: PK-8 | 1,016 student Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Desert Thunder
(Math: 30% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16750 W Garfield St
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-4700
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-4700
Gr: PK-8 | 946 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Canyon Trails, Goodyear, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Canyon Trails, Goodyear, AZ include Copper Trails and Desert Thunder.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Canyon Trails, Goodyear?
2 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Canyon Trails, Goodyear.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Canyon Trails, Goodyear?
the neighborhood of Canyon Trails, Goodyear public middle schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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