Towne Meadows Elementary School

1101 N Recker Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
9/
10
Top 20%
Towne Meadows Elementary School serves 712 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Towne Meadows Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (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 58% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 712 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20% in AZ
  • Math Proficiency
    : 51% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 58% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Towne Meadows Elementary School's student population of 712 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
712 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

Towne Meadows Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Towne Meadows Elementary School 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (AZ)
Overall Testing Rank
#259 out of 1854 schools
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
32%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
5%
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Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
24%
47%
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Black
3%
6%
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White
61%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.57
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Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
7%
9%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Towne Meadows Elementary School's ranking?
Towne Meadows Elementary School is ranked #259 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Towne Meadows Elementary School often compared to?
Towne Meadows Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carol Rae Ranch Elementary School, Madison Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Towne Meadows Elementary School?
712 students attend Towne Meadows Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Towne Meadows Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Towne Meadows Elementary School?
Towne Meadows Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Towne Meadows Elementary School offer ?
Towne Meadows Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Towne Meadows Elementary School part of?
Towne Meadows Elementary School is part of Gilbert Unified District (4239) School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 712 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 51% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 58% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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