Knox Gifted Academy
Tel:
(480)812-7000
- Knox Gifted Academy serves 754 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 95% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 93% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62%.
Top Placements
Knox Gifted Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Knox Gifted Academy's student population of 754 students has grown by 41% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2018) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 754 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Knox Gifted Academy's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Knox Gifted Academy is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall School Rank | #2 out of 1,842 schools (Top 1%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 95% | 42% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 93% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 6% |
| Asian | 32% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 45% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 52% | 38% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.42 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 7% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Chandler Unified #80 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school, and elementary school to Knox Gifted Academy is American Leadership Academy - Ironwood (0.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Chandler American Leadership Academy - Ironwood Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 1703 students
0.6 miles
463 W. Combs Rd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480)420-2101 0.6 K-12 1703 - Chandler Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 665 students
0.6 miles
700 N Hartford St
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480)812-7000 0.6 PK-6 665 - Phoenix Great Hearts Academies - Archway Chandler Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 532 students
0.7 miles
1951 North Alma School Road
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(480)855-6474 0.7 K-12 532 - Phoenix Great Hearts Academies - Chandler Prep Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 719 students
0.8 miles
1951 N. Alma School Rd., G-62
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602)438-7045 0.8 K-12 719 - Chandler Arizona College Prep Oakland Campus Grades: 6-8 | 581 students
0.9 miles
191 West Oakland
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480)224-3930 0.9 6-8 581
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