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West Gilbert Charter Elementary School Inc. (79497) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 441 students in West Gilbert Charter Elementary School Inc. (79497) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public School in West Gilbert Charter Elementary School Inc. (79497) School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
1 School
2,478 Schools
# Students
441 Students
1,110,658 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
62,141 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
25:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
West Gilbert Charter Elementary School Inc. (79497) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 601 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#353 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
24%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)59.8%
41.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.66
% American Indian
n/a
5%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
64%
49%
% Black
5%
6%
% White
24%
33%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $7,234 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,558. The school district revenue/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $3,061 is less than the state median of $11,459. The school district spending/student has declined by 76% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$1 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$7,234
$11,558
Spending / Student
$3,061
$11,459
Best West Gilbert Charter Elementary School Inc. (79497) School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Imagine Schools At Buckeye
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2400 S 247th Ave
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 250-4580
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 250-4580
Gr: K-8 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Gilbert Charter Elementary School Inc. (79497) School District?
West Gilbert Charter Elementary School Inc. (79497) School District manages 1 public schools serving 441 students.
What is the rank of West Gilbert Charter Elementary School Inc. (79497) School District?
West Gilbert Charter Elementary School Inc. (79497) School District is ranked #380 out of 601 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Gilbert Charter Elementary School Inc. (79497) School District?
64% of West Gilbert Charter Elementary School Inc. (79497) School District students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Gilbert Charter Elementary School Inc. (79497) School District?
West Gilbert Charter Elementary School Inc. (79497) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 25:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is West Gilbert Charter Elementary School Inc. (79497) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $3,061 is less than the state median of $11,459. The school district spending/student has declined by 76% over four school years.
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