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Oak Tree Elementary School

505 W Houston Ave
Gilbert, AZ 85233
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Top 50%
Tel: (480) 632-4785
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Oak Tree Elementary School serves 441 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Oak Tree Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 441 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in AZ
  • Math Proficiency
    : 42% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 42% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

School Overview

Oak Tree Elementary School's student population of 441 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
441 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Oak Tree Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,120 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Oak Tree Elementary School is 0.64, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AZ)
Overall Testing Rank
#1023 out of 2120 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)
42%
32%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)
42%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oak Tree 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
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
2%
5%
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Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
44%
46%
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Black
3%
6%
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White
41%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.64
0.65
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Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Oak Tree Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oak Tree 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.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Gilbert Unified School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oak Tree Elementary School's ranking?

Oak Tree Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).

How many students attend Oak Tree Elementary School?

441 students attend Oak Tree Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

44% of Oak Tree Elementary School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Tree Elementary School?

Oak Tree Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.

What grades does Oak Tree Elementary School offer ?

Oak Tree Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6

What school district is Oak Tree Elementary School part of?

Oak Tree Elementary School is part of Gilbert Unified School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Spring Break
March 13, 2023 (Monday)
Spring Break
March 20, 2023 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 441 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 42% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 42% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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