Gila Crossing Community School

Gila Crossing Community School serves 367 students in grades Kindergarten-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 367 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • : ≤5%
  • : ≤5%
  • : ≤10%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Gila Crossing Community School's student population of 367 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 75% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
367 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Gila Crossing Community School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
≤5%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Gila Crossing Community School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gila Crossing Community School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Gila Crossing Community School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
100%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Gila Crossing Community School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
47%
Black
n/a
6%
White
n/a
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Gila Crossing Community School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.00
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Gila Crossing Community School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Gila Crossing Community School?
367 students attend Gila Crossing Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Gila Crossing Community School students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gila Crossing Community School?
Gila Crossing Community School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gila Crossing Community School offer ?
Gila Crossing Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Gila Crossing Community School part of?
Gila Crossing Community School is part of Gila Crossing Community School District.
In what neighborhood is Gila Crossing Community School located?
Gila Crossing Community School is located in the Laveen Village neighborhood of Laveen, AZ. There are 11 other public schools located in Laveen Village.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 367 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • : ≤5%
  • : ≤5%
  • : ≤10%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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