Serving 236 students in grades 6-8, Gilbert Classical Academy Junior ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 83% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 83% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 44%).
Minority enrollment was 45% of the student body (majority Asian), which was lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
236 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)83%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)83%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
22%
3%
Hispanic
15%
47%
Black
4%
6%
White
55%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AZ state average).
How many students attend Gilbert Classical Academy Junior?
236 students attend Gilbert Classical Academy Junior.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Gilbert Classical Academy Junior students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Gilbert Classical Academy Junior offer ?
Gilbert Classical Academy Junior offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Gilbert Classical Academy Junior part of?
Gilbert Classical Academy Junior is part of Gilbert Unified District (4239) School District.
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