Gilbert Unified District

The Gilbert Unified District in Arizona encompasses 38 schools, including 26 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, 6 high schools, and 1 alternative school. These institutions serve students from preschool through 12th grade, providing educational opportunities in the Gilbert area.

Among the standout schools in the district, Neely Traditional Academy and Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12 are particularly noteworthy. Neely Traditional Academy ranks 20th out of 909 Arizona elementary schools and earns a 5-star rating, with over 70% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12 is the highest-ranked school in the district, ranking 7th out of 271 Arizona high schools and earning a 5-star rating, with exceptional student performance in Mathematics and English Language Arts.

While the district's overall performance on state assessments is generally above the state average, there is significant variation in test scores across the different schools. The data suggests a potential correlation between higher spending per student and better academic performance, as the top-performing schools tend to have the highest spending per student. Additionally, the district's high schools exhibit consistent graduation and dropout rates, while the elementary schools demonstrate a wider range of performance, with some schools, like Highland Park Elementary, standing out as exceptional, and others, like Harris Elementary and Oak Tree Elementary, struggling to meet state averages.