Finley Farms Elementary School
Tel:
(480)497-3300
- Finley Farms Elementary School serves 641 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Finley Farms Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62%.
Top Placements
Finley Farms Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Finley Farms Elementary School's student population of 641 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 641 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Finley Farms Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,111 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Finley Farms Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall School Rank | #432 out of 2111 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 45% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 6% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 24% | 45% |
| Black | 4% | 5% |
| White | 65% | 38% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 13% | 43% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Gilbert Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Finley Farms Elementary School is Gilbert Classical Academy High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Greenfield Junior High School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Gilbert Greenfield Junior High School Grades: 6-8 | 900 students
0.5 miles
101 South Greenfield Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480)813-1770 0.5 6-8 900 - Gilbert Gilbert Classical Academy High School Grades: 8-12 | 310 students
0.6 miles
55 N. Greenfield Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480)497-4024 0.6 8-12 310 - Gilbert Gilbert Classical Academy Junior Grades: 6-8 | 236 students
0.6 miles
1016 N. Burk Street
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480)497-4024 0.6 6-8 236 - Gilbert Greenfield Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 926 students
0.6 miles
2550 East Elliot Road
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480)497-3300 0.6 PK-6 926 - Gilbert Gilbert High School Grades: 8-12 | 2,050 students
1.3 miles
1101 East Elliot Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480)497-3300 1.3 8-12 2,050
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