Gem Charter School serves 80 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Gem Charter School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 80 students
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gem Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Gem Charter School's student population of 80 students has grown by 135% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
80 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gem Charter School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Gem Charter School is 0.50, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#188 out of 1854 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
31%
46%
Black
n/a
6%
White
64%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gem Charter School's ranking?
Gem Charter School is ranked #188 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Gem Charter School often compared to?
Gem Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Step Up School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Gem Charter School?
80 students attend Gem Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Gem Charter School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Gem Charter School offer ?
Gem Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Gem Charter School part of?
Gem Charter School is part of Gem Charter School Inc. (6372) School District.
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