Gilbert High School
Rating
: 10/
Top 5%10
Tel:
(515) 232-3738
Gilbert High School serves 472 students in grades 9-12.
Gilbert High School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 69%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Gilbert High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
School Overview
Gilbert High School's student population of 472 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2014) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 472 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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School Rankings
Gilbert High School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,227 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Gilbert High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #37 out of 1227 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85-89% | 69% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85-89% | 68% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 11% |
| Black | 1% | 6% |
| White | 89% | 76% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.21 | 0.41 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 4% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Gilbert Community School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Gilbert High School is Ames High School (4.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Gilbert Middle School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Gilbert Intermediate School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Gilbert Gilbert Intermediate School Math: 94% | Reading: 86%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 3-5 | 323 students10
0.1 miles
103 Mathews Dr
Gilbert, IA 50105
(515) 232-3748 0.1 3-5 323 - Gilbert Gilbert Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 379 students
0.2 miles
109 Rothmoor
Gilbert, IA 50105
(515) 232-3744 0.2 PK-2 379 - Gilbert Gilbert Middle School Math: 94% | Reading: 95%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: 6-8 | 383 students10
0.2 miles
201 E. Mathews
Gilbert, IA 50105
(515) 232-0540 0.2 6-8 383 - Ames Northwood Pre-school Grades: PK-K | 317 students
4.0 miles
3012 Duff Avenue
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 268-2470 4 PK-K 317 - Ames Fellows Elementary School Math: 82% | Reading: 83%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 553 students10
4.4 miles
1235 20th St.
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 239-3765 4.4 K-5 553
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