San Tan Elementary School
Tel:
(480)279-7200
- San Tan Elementary School serves 788 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (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 65% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- San Tan Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62%.
Top Placements
San Tan Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- San Tan Elementary School's student population of 788 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 788 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 44 teachers |
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School Comparison
- San Tan Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,897 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of San Tan Elementary School is 0.48, 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 School Rank (16-17) | #168 out of 1897 schools (Top 10%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 72% | 42% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 6% |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 22% | 45% |
| Black | 4% | 5% |
| White | 69% | 38% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 15% | 43% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Higley Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to San Tan Elementary School is Evit - Higley High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Chaparral Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Gilbert Evit - Higley High School Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
0.7 miles
4068 E. Pecos Road
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480)461-4109 0.7 9-12 n/a - Gilbert Higley High School Grades: 9-12 | 1624 students
0.7 miles
4068 East Pecos Road
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480)279-7300 0.7 9-12 1624 - Gilbert Chaparral Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 876 students
0.8 miles
3380 East Frye Road
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480)279-7900 0.8 K-8 876 - Gilbert Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center Grades: PK | 34 students
0.9 miles
1100 S Recker Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480)279-7000 0.9 PK 34 - Gilbert Coronado Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 616 students
1.2 miles
4333 South De Anza Boulevard
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480)279-6900 1.2 PK-8 616
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