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Weinberg Gifted Academy

Public Grades PK, KG-6

5^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 909 Arizona Elementary Schools

Better than 99% of Arizona elementary schools

Summary

Weinberg Gifted Academy is an exceptional elementary school located in Gilbert, Arizona that serves grades PK-6 as part of the Chandler Unified District #80. This top-performing school has consistently ranked among the best in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and placing in the top 2-5 out of over 1,000 Arizona elementary schools for the past several years.

Weinberg Gifted Academy's academic performance is truly remarkable, significantly outpacing the Chandler Unified District and the state of Arizona on standardized tests across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2024-2025, 93% of 5th graders at Weinberg were proficient or better in science, compared to just 48% for the district and 34% for the state. The school's success extends to diverse student subgroups as well, with Weinberg ranking in the top 2-5 in Arizona for female, male, Asian, Hispanic, white, multi-racial, and special education students.

While Weinberg Gifted Academy serves a relatively small percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, the school still ranks in the top 14 out of over 1,100 Arizona elementary schools for this subgroup, demonstrating its ability to support all learners effectively. When compared to nearby schools, the academic performance gap is substantial, with Weinberg's 5th grade science proficiency rate nearly double that of the district and state averages. This level of sustained excellence suggests Weinberg Gifted Academy has implemented highly effective strategies and practices that could provide valuable insights for improving educational outcomes in other schools and districts.

741

Students ?

18.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$6,816

Per pupil spending ?

Free/discounted lunch ?

5245 S Val Vista Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85298-1010

(480) 812-6600

District: Chandler Unified District #80

Students who attend Weinberg Gifted Academy usually attend:

Middle:	Willie & Coy Payne Junior High
High:	Perry High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.4%

Asian:

27.4%

Hispanic:

11.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 80th percentile in 2015 → 99th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arizona average (87% vs 38% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 1% of Arizona elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 19 percentile points since 2015

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school87%

District avg54%

Arizona avg38%

5^th of 909

Arizona public elementary schools ?

Top 1%▲ up 20 pts since 2015

From top 20% (2015) to top 1% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 31Elementary Schools in the Chandler Unified District #80

105^th of 289Chandler Unified District #80 among Arizona districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	98.7	5 of 909	99.4%	★★★★★
2024	99.4	2 of 912	99.8%	★★★★★
2023	99.3	2 of 1245	99.8%	★★★★★
2022	98.7	2 of 1000	99.8%	★★★★★
2021	99.4	2 of 1226	99.8%	★★★★★
2019	77.9	227 of 1039	78.2%	★★★★☆
2018	82.5	185 of 1109	83.3%	★★★★☆
2017	80.3	213 of 1106	80.7%	★★★★☆
2016	81.9	193 of 1079	82.1%	★★★★☆
2015	77.9	192 of 955	79.9%	★★★★☆
2014	80.6	199 of 1079	81.6%	★★★★☆
2013	76.2	246 of 1158	78.8%	★★★★☆
2012	76.8	246 of 1141	78.4%	★★★★☆
2011	71.9	303 of 1075	71.8%	★★★★☆
2010	72.8	292 of 1090	73.2%	★★★★☆
2009	77.1	242 of 1062	77.2%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	89.6	2 of 32	93.8%	★★★★★
2024	87.8	2 of 28	92.9%	★★★★★
2023	95.4	4 of 316	98.7%	★★★★★
2022	94.4	4 of 270	98.5%	★★★★★
2021	82.6	35 of 620	94.4%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	96.3	5 of 589	99.2%	★★★★★
2024	98.6	3 of 602	99.5%	★★★★★
2023	98.8	2 of 1219	99.8%	★★★★★
2022	97.0	2 of 824	99.8%	★★★★★
2021	98.5	3 of 1219	99.8%	★★★★★
2019	62.0	307 of 862	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	77.4	228 of 1023	77.7%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	99.5	2 of 496	99.6%	★★★★★
2023	99.0	2 of 1170	99.8%	★★★★★
2021	99.7	2 of 1198	99.8%	★★★★★
2019	81.5	109 of 709	84.6%	★★★★☆
2018	79.8	141 of 911	84.5%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	95.8	14 of 1116	98.7%	★★★★★
2018	68.9	195 of 820	76.2%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	98.0	4 of 626	99.4%	★★★★★
2024	99.0	2 of 628	99.7%	★★★★★
2023	99.3	2 of 1216	99.8%	★★★★★
2022	98.0	2 of 830	99.8%	★★★★★
2021	99.3	2 of 1220	99.8%	★★★★★
2019	79.6	140 of 850	83.5%	★★★★☆
2018	84.6	145 of 1032	85.9%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2024	86.7	1 of 5	80.0%	★★★★★
2023	97.2	2 of 617	99.7%	★★★★★
2022	91.2	8 of 444	98.2%	★★★★★
2021	95.9	1 of 1027	99.9%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	98.8	4 of 820	99.5%	★★★★★
2022	95.8	2 of 145	98.6%	★★★★★
2021	86.9	40 of 1201	96.7%	★★★★★
2018	51.2	148 of 417	64.5%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	95.2	4 of 465	99.1%	★★★★★
2024	97.6	2 of 486	99.6%	★★★★★
2023	97.6	1 of 1024	99.9%	★★★★★
2022	96.7	1 of 800	99.9%	★★★★★
2021	95.5	5 of 1161	99.6%	★★★★★
2019	54.3	270 of 595	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	69.0	218 of 720	69.7%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Hispanic (2025)100th percentile~ school

Special Education (2023)100th percentile~ school

Male (2025)99th percentile~ school

Female (2025)99th percentile~ school

White (2025)99th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)99th percentile~ school

Asian (2025)94th percentile-6 vs school

Multi-racial (2024)80th percentile-20 vs school

By subject vs Arizona (2024-2025) ?

Science93%+59 vs state

English Language Arts87%+47 vs state

Mathematics85%+48 vs state

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What people are saying

by a student
Thursday, November 11, 2021

The ability that the teacher have to enhance their students work ethic and mindset towards school is phenomenal. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Principal doesn't have a clue on how to run a school. I would not send my kids there. You would be better off at a charter school than there. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				AASA English Language Arts (2025)						AASA Mathematics (2025)						AzSCI Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	AASA English Language Arts 4th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 5th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 6th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 7th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 8th Grade	AASA Mathematics 3rd Grade	AASA Mathematics 4th Grade	AASA Mathematics 5th Grade	AASA Mathematics 6th Grade	AASA Mathematics 7th Grade	AASA Mathematics 8th Grade	AzSCI Science 5th Grade	AzSCI Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Weinberg Gifted Academy	Public	PK, KG-6	5245 S Val Vista Dr	Gilbert	85298	Maricopa County	Chandler Unified District #80	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 812-6600	741	40	18.5		359 (48.4%)	13 (1.8%)	84 (11.3%)	203 (27.4%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	76 (10.3%)	98.7	5^th of 909 public elementary schools	99.4%		99.4	2^nd of 912 public elementary schools	99.8%	3	83.0	96.0	89.0	80.0			88.0	89.0	89.0	74.0			93.0		$6,816	$588	$95	$1,271	$5,818	$314	$6,133
Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1290 E Ocotillo Rd	Gilbert	85298	Maricopa County	Chandler Unified District #80	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 424-8500	754	45	16.7		454 (60.2%)	9 (1.2%)	120 (15.9%)	109 (14.5%)	10 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	51 (6.8%)	90.9	60^th of 909 public elementary schools	93.4%		80.7	157^th of 912 public elementary schools	82.8%	97	74.0	76.0	71.0	61.0			82.0	74.0	70.0	54.0			62.0		$8,523	$694	$147	$1,536	$7,420	$262	$7,682
Haley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	3401 S Layton Lakes Blvd	Chandler	85286	Maricopa County	Chandler Unified District #80	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 224-3500	693	43	16.3		418 (60.3%)	25 (3.6%)	149 (21.5%)	35 (5.1%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	62 (8.9%)	82	140^th of 909 public elementary schools	84.6%		78.5	178^th of 912 public elementary schools	80.5%	38	55.0	75.0	60.0	67.0			57.0	72.0	62.0	45.0			55.0		$7,286	$543	$78	$1,163	$6,459	$206	$6,665
Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista)	Public, Charter	K-8	4120 S Val Vista Dr	Gilbert	85297	Maricopa County	Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista)	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 656-5555	403	29	13.8		217 (53.8%)	26 (6.5%)	96 (23.8%)	18 (4.5%)	5 (1.2%)	7 (1.7%)	34 (8.4%)	51.6	376^th of 909 public elementary schools	58.6%		52.8	384^th of 912 public elementary schools	57.9%	8	55.0	42.0	36.0	63.0	47.0	77.0	46.0	47.0	30.0	40.0	32.0		37.0	73.0		$00			$00
Audrey & Robert Ryan Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	4600 S Bright Angel Way	Chandler	85249	Maricopa County	Chandler Unified District #80	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 224-3200	523	35	14.8		324 (62.0%)	11 (2.1%)	95 (18.2%)	41 (7.8%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	47 (9.0%)	74.5	209^th of 909 public elementary schools	77.0%		83.6	137^th of 912 public elementary schools	85.0%	72	47.0	60.0	62.0	67.0			47.0	48.0	56.0	56.0			63.0		$8,753	$933	$79	$1,945	$7,457	$284	$7,741
Legacy Traditional School - Chandler	Public, Charter	K-8	3201 S Gilbert Rd Bldg B	Chandler	85286	Maricopa County	Legacy Traditional School - Chandler	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 270-5422	1,135	26	43.6		400 (35.2%)	118 (10.4%)	263 (23.2%)	249 (21.9%)	12 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	92 (8.1%)	73.2	224^th of 909 public elementary schools	75.4%		76	196^th of 912 public elementary schools	78.5%	28	54.0	64.0	50.0	60.0	61.0	56.0	66.0	64.0	49.0	35.0	50.0	50.0	54.0	50.0		$00			$00
Chandler Traditional Academy-Freedom	Public	PK, KG-6	6040 S Joslyn Ln	Gilbert	85298	Maricopa County	Chandler Unified District #80	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 224-2600	551	35	15.9		251 (45.6%)	15 (2.7%)	137 (24.9%)	94 (17.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	52 (9.4%)	94	43^rd of 909 public elementary schools	95.3%		88.5	85^th of 912 public elementary schools	90.7%	42	75.0	71.0	68.0	76.0			81.0	80.0	72.0	66.0			64.0		$8,791	$846	$92	$1,784	$7,613	$239	$7,852
Quartz Hill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	3680 S Quartz St	Gilbert	85297	Maricopa County	Gilbert Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 855-5732	469	35	13.3		268 (57.1%)	21 (4.5%)	134 (28.6%)	14 (3.0%)	4 (0.9%)	2 (0.4%)	26 (5.5%)	83	133^rd of 909 public elementary schools	85.4%		71.9	231^st of 912 public elementary schools	74.7%	98	54.0	72.0	57.0	79.0			57.0	72.0	50.0	68.0			54.0		$8,006	$00	$22	$22	$7,692	$292	$7,984
Legacy Online Academy	Public, Virtual, Charter	K-8	3125 S Gilbert Rd	Chandler	85286	Maricopa County	Legacy Traditional School - Surprise	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(602) 671-1400	311	14	22.2		76 (24.4%)	40 (12.9%)	155 (49.8%)	9 (2.9%)	7 (2.3%)	2 (0.6%)	22 (7.1%)	32.7	541^st of 909 public elementary schools	40.5%		41.4	467^th of 912 public elementary schools	48.8%	74	27.0		39.0	44.0	47.0	20.0	27.0									$00			$00
John & Carol Carlson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	5400 S White Dr	Chandler	85249	Maricopa County	Chandler Unified District #80	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 224-3800	572	34	16.9		369 (64.5%)	27 (4.7%)	96 (16.8%)	33 (5.8%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (7.5%)	90.3	66^th of 909 public elementary schools	92.7%		88.7	83^rd of 912 public elementary schools	90.9%	17	70.0	70.0	64.0	70.0			78.0	75.0	63.0	74.0			53.0		$8,861	$731	$88	$1,550	$7,804	$238	$8,042

Frequently Asked Questions about Weinberg Gifted Academy

What district is Weinberg Gifted Academy in?

Chandler Unified District #80

How many students attend Weinberg Gifted Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 741 students attended Weinberg Gifted Academy.

Is Weinberg Gifted Academy a good school?

Yes! Weinberg Gifted Academy is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 5^th of 909 Arizona elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Weinberg Gifted Academy?

Students at Weinberg Gifted Academy are 48% White, 27% Asian, 11% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What schools do graduates of Weinberg Gifted Academy attend?

Students who attend Weinberg Gifted Academy usually go on to attend:

Middle : Willie & Coy Payne Junior High
High : Perry High School

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