Top Rankings
Gilbert Unified District (4239) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 38 public schools serving 33,775 students in Gilbert Unified District (4239) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Gilbert Unified District (4239) School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Arizona public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
38 Schools
2,474 Schools
# Students
33,775 Students
1,138,681 Students
# Teachers
1,807 Teachers
50,929 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Gilbert Unified District (4239) School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 602 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#157 out of 610 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
39%
Graduation Rate
91%
76%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.65
# American Indian Students
408 Students
55,502 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
5%
# Asian Students
1,169 Students
34,069 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
9,260 Students
531,904 Students
% Hispanic Students
27%
47%
# Black Students
1,039 Students
63,785 Students
% Black Students
3%
6%
# White Students
19,775 Students
404,765 Students
% White Students
59%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
183 Students
4,238 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,941 Students
44,324 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
595
16,629
# Students in K Grade:
2,217
80,037
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,146
79,753
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,345
82,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,241
82,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,357
82,687
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,197
83,739
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,352
84,560
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,594
88,467
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,720
92,012
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,068
94,964
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,065
90,488
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,934
86,306
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,944
92,939
# Ungraded Students:
-
433
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,325 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,274. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,828 is less than the state median of $11,177. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$349 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$332 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,325
$11,274
Spending / Student
$9,828
$11,177
Best Gilbert Unified District (4239) School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Neely Traditional Academy
(Math: 83% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
500 E Houston Ave
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 892-2805
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 892-2805
Grades: PK-6
| 764 students
Rank: #22.
Gilbert Classical 7-12
(Math: 80% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
55 N Greenfield Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 497-4034
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 497-4034
Grades: 7-12
| 712 students
Rank: #33.
Greenfield Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2550 E Elliot Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 892-2801
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 892-2801
Grades: PK-6
| 1,020 students
Rank: #44.
Ashland Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1945 S Ashland Ranch Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 917-9900
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 917-9900
Grades: PK-6
| 726 students
Rank: #55.
Canyon Rim Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3045 S Canyon Rim
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 984-3216
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 984-3216
Grades: PK-6
| 768 students
Rank: #66.
Meridian
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3900 S Mountain Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 497-4032
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 497-4032
Grades: PK-6
| 708 students
Rank: #77.
Quartz Hill Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3680 S Quartz St
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 855-5732
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 855-5732
Grades: PK-6
| 500 students
Rank: #88.
Carol Rae Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3777 E Houston Ave
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 507-1359
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 507-1359
Grades: PK-6
| 563 students
Rank: #99.
Patterson Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1211 E Guadalupe Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 892-2803
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 892-2803
Grades: PK-6
| 598 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Highland Park Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
230 N Cole Ct
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 832-3034
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 832-3034
Grades: PK-6
| 803 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Spectrum Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2846 S Spectrum Way
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 917-0117
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 917-0117
Grades: PK-6
| 543 students
Rank: #1212.
Superstition Springs Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7125 E Monterey Ave
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 641-6413
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 641-6413
Grades: PK-6
| 755 students
Rank: #1313.
Finley Farms Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
375 S Columbus Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 507-1624
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 507-1624
Grades: PK-6
| 594 students
Rank: #1414.
Pioneer Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1535 N Greenfield Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 892-2022
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 892-2022
Grades: PK-8
| 452 students
Rank: #1515.
Towne Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1101 N Recker Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 854-1545
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 854-1545
Grades: PK-6
| 712 students
Rank: #1616.
South Valley Jr. High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2034 S Lindsay Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 855-0015
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 855-0015
Grades: 7-8
| 880 students
Rank: #1717.
Settlers Point Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
423 E Settlers Point Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 507-1481
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 507-1481
Grades: PK-6
| 592 students
Rank: #1818.
Playa Del Rey Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
550 N Horne St
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 892-7810
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 892-7810
Grades: PK-6
| 476 students
Rank: #1919.
Greenfield Junior High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 S Greenfield Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 813-1770
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 813-1770
Grades: 6-8
| 1,142 students
Rank: #2020.
Mesquite Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 E Mesquite St
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 813-1240
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 813-1240
Grades: PK-8
| 604 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Augusta Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9430 E Neville Ave
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 635-2011
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 635-2011
Grades: PK-6
| 950 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Gps Global Academy
(Math: 47% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
140 S Gilbert Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 507-1476
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 507-1476
Grades: K-12
| 711 students
Rank: #2323.
Highland Jr High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6915 E Guadalupe Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 632-4739
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 632-4739
Grades: 6-8
| 1,038 students
Rank: #2424.
Val Vista Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1030 N Blue Grotto Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 926-6301
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 926-6301
Grades: PK-6
| 528 students
Rank: #2525.
Sonoma Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
601 N Key Biscayne Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 497-9343
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 497-9343
Grades: PK-6
| 506 students
Rank: #2626.
Burk Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
545 N Burk St
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 926-3816
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 926-3816
Grades: PK-6
| 536 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Campo Verde High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3870 S Quartz St
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 545-3100
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 545-3100
Grades: 8-12
| 1,946 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Highland High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4301 E Guadalupe Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 813-0051
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 813-0051
Grades: 8-12
| 3,146 students
Rank: #2929.
Gilbert Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
175 W Elliot Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 892-8624
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 892-8624
Grades: PK-6
| 574 students
Rank: #3030.
Boulder Creek Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8045 E Portobello Ave
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 507-1404
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 507-1404
Grades: PK-6
| 532 students
Rank: #3131.
Oak Tree Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
505 W Houston Ave
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 632-4785
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 632-4785
Grades: PK-6
| 434 students
Rank: #3232.
Islands Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
245 S Mcqueen Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 497-0742
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 497-0742
Grades: PK-6
| 526 students
Rank: #3333.
Desert Ridge Jr. High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10211 E Madero Ave
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 635-2025
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 635-2025
Grades: 7-8
| 1,035 students
Rank: #3434.
Gilbert High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1101 E Elliot Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 497-0177
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 497-0177
Grades: 8-12
| 2,295 students
Rank: #3535.
Mesquite Jr High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
130 W Mesquite St
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 926-1433
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 926-1433
Grades: 6-8
| 891 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gilbert Unified District (4239) School District?
Gilbert Unified District (4239) School District manages 38 public schools serving 33,775 students.
What is the rank of Gilbert Unified District (4239) School District?
Gilbert Unified District (4239) School District is ranked #158 out of 602 school districts in Arizona (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gilbert Unified District (4239) School District?
59% of Gilbert Unified District (4239) School District students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gilbert Unified District (4239) School District?
Gilbert Unified District (4239) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Gilbert Unified District (4239) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,828 is less than the state median of $11,177. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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