Serving 444 students in grades 6-8, Gilbert Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 36% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
444 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)36%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)35%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
35%
48%
Black
6%
6%
White
51%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% AZ state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% AZ state average).
How many students attend Gilbert Junior High School?
444 students attend Gilbert Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Gilbert Junior High School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gilbert Junior High School?
Gilbert Junior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gilbert Junior High School offer ?
Gilbert Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Gilbert Junior High School part of?
Gilbert Junior High School is part of Gilbert Unified District (4239).
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