The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 74%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students (09-10)
29 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≤20%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)21-39%
74%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(09-10)3%
6%
Asian
(09-10)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(09-10)21%
41%
Black
(09-10)n/a
6%
White
(09-10)76%
44%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
3%
38%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Gila Educational Group DBA Gila Preparatory Academy School District
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 60% AZ state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% AZ state average).
How many students attend Gila Preparatory Academy Middle School?
29 students attend Gila Preparatory Academy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Gila Preparatory Academy Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Gila Preparatory Academy Middle School offer ?
Gila Preparatory Academy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Gila Preparatory Academy Middle School part of?
Gila Preparatory Academy Middle School is part of Gila Educational Group DBA Gila Preparatory Academy School District.
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