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Great Hearts Academies - Archway Arete

Public, Charter Grades K-5

85^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 909 Arizona Elementary Schools

Better than 91% of Arizona elementary schools

Summary

Great Hearts Academies - Archway Arete is a top-performing public charter elementary school in Gilbert, Arizona, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school consistently ranks among the best in the state, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and exceptional academic performance across various student subgroups.

Great Hearts Academies - Archway Arete's academic excellence is evident in its consistently high test scores. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students scored significantly higher than the state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, 68% of 3rd-graders, 73% of 4th-graders, and 64% of 5th-graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 36%, 46%, and 38%, respectively. In Mathematics, the school's 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students scored 67%, 70%, and 67% proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 42%, 40%, and 37%. The school also excels in science, with its 5th-grade students scoring 52% proficient or better, compared to the state average of 34%.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Carol Rae Ranch Elementary, Johnson Elementary School, and Wilson Elementary School, Great Hearts Academies - Archway Arete stands out as a top performer in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. The school's consistent high performance and ability to provide an equitable, high-quality education to students from diverse backgrounds are particularly noteworthy.

522

Students ?

16.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,207

Per pupil spending ?

4525 E. Baseline Road
Gilbert, AZ 85234

(480) 222-4233

District: Archway Classical Academy Arete

Racial breakdown:

White:

55.6%

Hispanic:

26.1%

Two or more races:

7.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 85th percentile in 2017 → 91st in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arizona average (66% vs 39% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 9% of Arizona elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 6 percentile points since 2017

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school66%

District avg66%

Arizona avg39%

85^th of 909

Arizona public elementary schools ?

Top 9%▲ up 5 pts since 2017

From top 15% (2017) to top 9% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

34^th of 289Archway Classical Academy Arete 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	88.1	85 of 909	90.6%	★★★★★
2024	86.7	105 of 912	88.5%	★★★★☆
2023	94.2	59 of 1245	95.3%	★★★★★
2022	84.6	108 of 1000	89.2%	★★★★☆
2021	92.6	82 of 1226	93.3%	★★★★★
2019	91.1	71 of 1039	93.2%	★★★★★
2018	94.5	40 of 1109	96.4%	★★★★★
2017	85.0	164 of 1106	85.2%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	85.6	27 of 895	97.0%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	90.8	9 of 316	97.2%	★★★★★
2022	44.0	151 of 270	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	54.8	293 of 620	52.7%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	54.2	122 of 975	87.5%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	75.3	116 of 589	80.3%	★★★★☆
2024	73.1	122 of 602	79.7%	★★★★☆
2023	94.4	40 of 1219	96.7%	★★★★★
2022	80.4	107 of 824	87.0%	★★★★☆
2021	91.2	82 of 1219	93.3%	★★★★★
2019	85.7	82 of 862	90.5%	★★★★★
2018	93.3	43 of 1023	95.8%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	92.8	27 of 496	94.6%	★★★★★
2024	89.6	38 of 486	92.2%	★★★★★
2023	87.8	78 of 1170	93.3%	★★★★★
2022	85.6	61 of 716	91.5%	★★★★★
2021	83.4	113 of 1198	90.6%	★★★★★
2019	86.7	74 of 709	89.6%	★★★★☆
2018	83.7	105 of 911	88.5%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	93.2	22 of 549	96.0%	★★★★★
2023	85.6	93 of 1116	91.7%	★★★★★
2022	83.7	66 of 618	89.3%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	84.2	63 of 626	89.9%	★★★★★
2024	78.9	98 of 628	84.4%	★★★★☆
2023	91.6	77 of 1216	93.7%	★★★★★
2022	78.9	125 of 830	84.9%	★★★★☆
2021	91.8	79 of 1220	93.5%	★★★★★
2019	90.8	46 of 850	94.6%	★★★★★
2018	95.6	24 of 1032	97.7%	★★★★★

Military Connected

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	65.4	35 of 145	75.9%	★★★★☆
2021	86.5	14 of 239	94.1%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	60.8	173 of 617	72.0%	★★★★☆
2022	48.2	241 of 444	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	65.5	254 of 1027	75.3%	★★★★☆

Pacific Islander

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	80.3	15 of 171	91.2%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	67.2	160 of 820	80.5%	★★★★☆
2021	87.3	37 of 1201	96.9%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	71.0	101 of 465	78.3%	★★★★☆
2024	71.5	111 of 486	77.2%	★★★★☆
2023	86.8	74 of 1024	92.8%	★★★★★
2022	75.1	123 of 800	84.6%	★★★★☆
2021	89.8	33 of 1161	97.2%	★★★★★
2019	79.5	81 of 595	86.4%	★★★★☆
2018	91.2	22 of 720	96.9%	★★★★★

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)

Asian (2023)97th percentile~ school

African American (2021)97th percentile+4 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)96th percentile+5 vs school

Hispanic (2025)95th percentile+4 vs school

Pacific Islander (2021)91st percentile~ school

Male (2025)90th percentile~ school

English Language Learner (2021)87th percentile-6 vs school

Special Education (2023)80th percentile-15 vs school

Female (2025)80th percentile-10 vs school

White (2025)78th percentile-12 vs school

Military Connected (2023)76th percentile-19 vs school

Multi-racial (2023)72nd percentile-23 vs school

By subject vs Arizona (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts68%+28 vs state

Mathematics68%+28 vs state

Science52%+18 vs state

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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 Mathematics 3rd Grade	AASA Mathematics 4th Grade	AASA Mathematics 5th Grade	AASA Mathematics 6th Grade	AzSCI Science 5th 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
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Arete	Public, Charter	K-5	4525 E. Baseline Road	Gilbert	85234	Maricopa County	Archway Classical Academy Arete	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 222-4233	522	31	16.8		290 (55.6%)	15 (2.9%)	136 (26.1%)	35 (6.7%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	41 (7.9%)	88.1	85^th of 909 public elementary schools	90.6%		86.7	105^th of 912 public elementary schools	88.5%	20	68.0	73.0	64.0		67.0	70.0	67.0		52.0	$10,207	$413	$96	$922	$6,021	$3,677	$9,699
Pioneer Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	1535 N Greenfield Rd	Gilbert	85234	Maricopa County	Gilbert Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 892-2022	310	31	9.8		151 (48.7%)	14 (4.5%)	110 (35.5%)	8 (2.6%)	5 (1.6%)	2 (0.6%)	20 (6.5%)	71.5	239^th of 909 public elementary schools	73.7%		61	322^nd of 912 public elementary schools	64.7%	83	47.0	64.0	53.0	52.0	52.0	71.0	61.0	36.0	53.0	$9,686	$429	$514	$1,373	$8,864		$8,742
Challenger Basic School	Public, Charter	K-6	1315 N Greenfield Rd	Gilbert	85234	Maricopa County	Challenger Basic School Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 830-1750	274	21	13.0		226 (82.5%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (12.4%)	3 (1.1%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.6%)	92.9	52^nd of 909 public elementary schools	94.3%		93.7	49^th of 912 public elementary schools	94.6%	3	85.0	82.0	78.0	74.0	64.0	79.0	68.0	77.0	54.0		$00			$00
Franklin Accelerated Academy - Brimhall Campus	Public	PK, KG-6	4949 E Southern Ave	Mesa	85206	Maricopa County	Mesa Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 472-2600	889	36	24.6		595 (66.9%)	22 (2.5%)	193 (21.7%)	21 (2.4%)	8 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	49 (5.5%)	95.6	26^th of 909 public elementary schools	97.1%		97	13^th of 912 public elementary schools	98.6%	13	59.0	81.0	73.0	83.0	75.0	83.0	89.0	80.0	71.0	$6,933	$51	$02	$104	$6,697	$183	$6,880
Val Vista Lakes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1030 N Blue Grotto Dr	Gilbert	85234	Maricopa County	Gilbert Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 926-6301	506	35	14.3		302 (59.7%)	12 (2.4%)	142 (28.1%)	6 (1.2%)	4 (0.8%)	3 (0.6%)	37 (7.3%)	75.3	201^st of 909 public elementary schools	77.9%		76.5	191^st of 912 public elementary schools	79.1%	10	44.0	83.0	68.0	78.0	45.0	58.0	53.0	39.0	61.0	$9,628	$500	$467	$1,467	$8,599	$61	$8,661
Sonoma Ranch Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	601 N Key Biscayne Dr	Gilbert	85234	Maricopa County	Gilbert Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 497-9343	466	39	11.8		254 (54.5%)	10 (2.1%)	153 (32.8%)	13 (2.8%)	10 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (5.4%)	74.8	206^th of 909 public elementary schools	77.3%		58.7	342^nd of 912 public elementary schools	62.5%	136	51.0	60.0	52.0	74.0	65.0	56.0	44.0	68.0	44.0	$9,630	$187	$503	$877	$9,371		$8,939
Carol Rae Ranch Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	3777 E Houston Ave	Gilbert	85234	Maricopa County	Gilbert Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 507-1359	561	41	13.7		342 (61.0%)	14 (2.5%)	141 (25.1%)	20 (3.6%)	3 (0.5%)	3 (0.5%)	38 (6.8%)	72	235^th of 909 public elementary schools	74.1%		64	297^th of 912 public elementary schools	67.4%	62	51.0	60.0	60.0	71.0	47.0	53.0	44.0	59.0	48.0	$10,735	$230	$602	$1,062	$9,785	$118	$9,903
Johnson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3807 E Pueblo Ave	Mesa	85206	Maricopa County	Mesa Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 427-6800	562	40	14.2		279 (49.6%)	32 (5.7%)	194 (34.5%)	10 (1.8%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	44 (7.8%)	44.9	438^th of 909 public elementary schools	51.8%		45.1	438^th of 912 public elementary schools	52.0%		40.0	37.0	43.0	57.0	42.0	26.0	31.0	37.0	47.0	$9,469	$445	$153	$1,043	$8,554	$317	$8,871
Wilson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	5619 E Glade Ave	Mesa	85206	Maricopa County	Mesa Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 472-9250	449	26	17.2		139 (31.0%)	33 (7.3%)	209 (46.5%)	16 (3.6%)	10 (2.2%)	3 (0.7%)	39 (8.7%)	16.2	763^rd of 909 public elementary schools	16.1%		18.3	737^th of 912 public elementary schools	19.2%	26		29.0	19.0	31.0				21.0	20.0	$7,520	$540	$160	$1,240	$6,419	$401	$6,820
Patterson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1211 E Guadalupe Rd	Gilbert	85234	Maricopa County	Gilbert Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 892-2803	518	35	14.7		305 (58.9%)	15 (2.9%)	132 (25.5%)	12 (2.3%)	9 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	44 (8.5%)	85.5	112^th of 909 public elementary schools	87.7%		88.5	86^th of 912 public elementary schools	90.6%	26	45.0	75.0	64.0	74.0	61.0	65.0	70.0	70.0	56.0	$7,810	$273	$647	$1,194	$7,019		$6,890

Frequently Asked Questions about Great Hearts Academies - Archway Arete

How many students attend Great Hearts Academies - Archway Arete?

In the 2024-25 school year, 522 students attended Great Hearts Academies - Archway Arete.

What is the racial makeup of Great Hearts Academies - Archway Arete?

Students at Great Hearts Academies - Archway Arete are 56% White, 26% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 7% Asian, 3% African American.

Is Great Hearts Academies - Archway Arete a good school?

Yes. Great Hearts Academies - Archway Arete ranks in the top 9.4% of Arizona elementary schools.

What district is Great Hearts Academies - Archway Arete in?

Archway Classical Academy Arete

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