Islands Elementary School

245 S Mcqueen Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 526 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Islands Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 526 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Top 50% in AZ
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Islands Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Islands Elementary School's student population of 526 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
526 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Islands Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Islands Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AZ)
#612 out of 1854 schools
(Top 50%)
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38%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Islands Elementary 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 2020-21 school year data.
45%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Islands Elementary 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 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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American Indian
2%
5%
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Asian
4%
3%
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Hispanic
35%
47%
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Black
4%
6%
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White
46%
35%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in AZ.
0.66
This chart display the diversity score of Islands Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
9%
9%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Islands Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Islands Elementary School's ranking?
Islands Elementary School is ranked #612 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Islands Elementary School?
526 students attend Islands Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Islands Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Islands Elementary School?
Islands Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Islands Elementary School offer ?
Islands Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Islands Elementary School part of?
Islands Elementary School is part of Gilbert Unified District (4239) School District.

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Last Day of School
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 526 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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