Linden’s public schools outscore 69% of Arizona districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Linden, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Arizona, not nationally.
From Arizona state tests taken in spring 2022, when 96% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Linden’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 77 Arizona towns with household incomes within a quarter of Linden’s, its schools beat 77%, higher than their 69% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 44% and math 37% in spring 2022, against 40% and 35% statewide; 87% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 78%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $10,430 per student, against $12,318 across Arizona (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then two middle schools
Which school depends on the address at the later steps. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Sequoia Village School and American Indian Christian Misson School (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Linden’s grade
B+: better than 69% of Arizona school districts, #32 of 139 Arizona towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Arizona average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Linden, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Linden
Whipple Ranch Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 351 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Show Low
Kindergarten in Linden
Linden Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 208 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Show Low
1st grade in Linden
Linden Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 208 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Show Low
2nd grade in Linden
Linden Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 208 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Show Low
3rd grade in Linden
Linden Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 208 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Show Low
4th grade in Linden
Linden Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 208 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Show Low
5th grade in Linden
Linden Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 208 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Show Low
6th grade in Linden · depends on your address
Show Low High School
Grades 3–12 · 858 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Show Low
Show Low Junior High School
Grades 6–8 · 527 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Show Low
7th grade in Linden · depends on your address
Show Low High School
Grades 3–12 · 858 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Show Low
Show Low Junior High School
Grades 6–8 · 527 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Show Low
8th grade in Linden · depends on your address
Show Low High School
Grades 3–12 · 858 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Show Low
Show Low Junior High School
Grades 6–8 · 527 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Show Low
9th grade in Linden
Show Low High School
Grades 3–12 · 858 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Show Low
10th grade in Linden
Show Low High School
Grades 3–12 · 858 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Show Low
Linden’s public schools are run by Show Low Unified District, which also serves Show Low. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Above the state in reading
Linden vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Arizona towns that share Linden’s borders.
Every school in Linden
5 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Arizona’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 2 public programs with fewer than 25 students (Sequoia Village High School and AAEC Show Low).
Questions about Linden’s schools
Are Linden’s schools good?
By Arizona’s own tests, yes: the public schools Linden children attend outscore 69% of Arizona’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #32 of 139 Arizona towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 77%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Linden in?
Show Low Unified District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,398 students in 8 schools (2024–25).
What is Linden’s graduation rate?
87% of the class of 2023 in Show Low Unified District graduated in four years, against 78% across Arizona.
How much does Linden spend per student?
$10,430 in Show Low Unified District (FY2024), against $12,318 across Arizona. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Linden?
Yes: American Indian Christian Misson School (religious, grades 2–11, 17 students). Linden also has 1 charter school, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Linden families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Linden → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Arizona. Stars are from neighbors.