Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Early College
Tel:
(480) 545-8011
Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Early College serves 269 students in grades 7-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Early College placed in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Early College places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Early College's student population of 269 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 269 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | n/a |
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School Comparison
Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Early College is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,111 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Early College is 0.57, which is less 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #436 out of 2111 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 19:1 |
| American Indian | 1% | 6% |
| Asian | 4% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 25% | 45% |
| Black | 4% | 5% |
| White | 61% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.65 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 78% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 14% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | LEAD Charter Schools 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 Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Early College is Leading Edge Academy Online (0.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Gilbert Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary School Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 230 students
0.0 miles
717 W. Ray Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 545-6646 0.0 K-6 230 - Gilbert Leading Edge Academy Online Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 47 students
0.1 miles
633 E. Ray Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 633-0414 0.1 6-12 47 - Gilbert Neely Traditional Academy Grades: PK-6 | 776 students
0.4 miles
321 W. Juniper Ave.
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 497-3300 0.4 PK-6 776 - Gilbert Burk Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 354 students
0.5 miles
545 N. Burk St.
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 926-3816 0.5 PK-6 354 - Gilbert Gilbert Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 513 students
0.6 miles
175 W. Elliott
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 497-3300 0.6 PK-6 513
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