Gilbert Junior High School (Closed 2018)
Gilbert Junior High School served 444 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 36% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment was 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 444 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 36% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 35% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 6% |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 35% | 45% |
| Black | 6% | 5% |
| White | 51% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 42% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Gilbert Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Gilbert Junior High School is Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Early College (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Houston Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Gilbert Houston Elementary School Math: 45% | Reading: 50%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-6 | 369 students10
0.2 miles
500 E. Houston Ave.
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 497-3300 0.2 PK-6 369 - Gilbert Burk Elementary School Math: 67% | Reading: 56%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-6 | 354 students10
0.7 miles
545 N. Burk St.
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 926-3816 0.7 PK-6 354 - Gilbert Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Early College Charter School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 7-12 | 269 students10
0.9 miles
717 W. Ray Road
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 545-8011 0.9 7-12 269 - Gilbert Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary School Charter School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-6 | 230 students10
0.9 miles
717 W. Ray Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 545-6646 0.9 K-6 230 - Gilbert Leading Edge Academy Online Charter School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-12 | 47 students10
0.9 miles
633 E. Ray Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 633-0414 0.9 6-12 47
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