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Islands Elementary School vs. Val Vista Lakes Elementary School

Should you attend Islands Elementary School or Val Vista Lakes Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Islands Elementary School
245 S Mcqueen Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85233
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Val Vista Lakes Elementary School
1030 N Blue Grotto Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85234
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
n/a

Val Vista Lakes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 458 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Islands Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 519 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Val Vista Lakes Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
458 students
519 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Islands Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Val Vista Lakes Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
46% | 54%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Islands Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Val Vista Lakes Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
37 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Islands Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Val Vista Lakes Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Islands Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Val Vista Lakes Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#531 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 30%)
#369 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Islands Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Val Vista Lakes Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
46%
(Top 30% in AZ)
48%
(Top 30% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Islands Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Val Vista Lakes Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
49%
(Top 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
58%
(Top 20% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Islands Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Val Vista Lakes Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Top 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Top 20% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Islands Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Val Vista Lakes Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
28
Kindergarten Students
60
60
Grade 1 Students
62
70
Grade 2 Students
69
71
Grade 3 Students
67
71
Grade 4 Students
67
61
Grade 5 Students
71
73
Grade 6 Students
62
85

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Islands Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Val Vista Lakes Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
4%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Islands Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Val Vista Lakes Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
38%
27%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Islands Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Val Vista Lakes Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
5%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Islands Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Val Vista Lakes Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
43%
60%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Islands Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Val Vista Lakes Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
7%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Islands Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Val Vista Lakes Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.67
0.56
This chart showcases the diversity score of Islands Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Val Vista Lakes Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
25%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Islands Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Val Vista Lakes Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Islands Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Val Vista Lakes Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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