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Gowan Science Academy

Q: Is Gowan Science Academy a good school?

Gowan Science Academy ranks 156 th of 909 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-8

156^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 909 Arizona Elementary Schools

Better than 83% of Arizona elementary schools

Summary

Gowan Science Academy is an exceptional elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Yuma, Arizona, part of the Crane Elementary District. With a consistent ranking among the top 200 elementary schools in the state and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, Gowan Science Academy stands out for its outstanding academic performance and commitment to student success.

The school significantly outperforms the district and state averages in proficiency across core subjects like English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For instance, in the 2024-2025 school year, 59% of Gowan Science Academy's 5th-grade students were proficient or better in Science, compared to just 30% for the district and 34% for the state. The school also excels in serving diverse learners, ranking highly for Hispanic, White, and low socioeconomic status students. Additionally, Gowan Science Academy maintains relatively low dropout rates, ranging from 4.6% to 6.1% over the past few years, lower than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools in the Crane Elementary District, such as Pueblo Elementary School and Salida Del Sol Elementary, Gowan Science Academy stands out with its exceptional academic performance and comprehensive support for students. While the school could potentially improve in serving English Language Learners and Special Education students, its overall track record of excellence and commitment to educational equity make it an attractive choice for families in the Yuma area.

816

Students ?

25.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,651

Per pupil spending ?

25.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1020 W Avenue C
Yuma, AZ 85364

(928) 539-1200

District: Crane Elementary District

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

68.0%

White:

24.1%

Asian:

3.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 95th percentile in 2015 → 83rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arizona average (60% vs 36% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 17% of Arizona elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Crane Elementary District

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 12 percentile points since 2015

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

!Large classes — about 26 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school60%

District avg31%

Arizona avg36%

Elementary school

156^th of 909

Arizona public elementary schools ?

Top 17%▼ down 13 pts since 2015

From top 5% (2015) to top 17% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

110^th of 552

Arizona public middle schools ?

Top 20%▲ up 3 pts since 2021

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 8Elementary Schools in the Crane Elementary District

191^st of 289Crane Elementary District 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)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	79.8	156 of 909	82.8%	★★★★☆
2024	74.9	206 of 912	77.4%	★★★★☆
2023	86.1	170 of 1245	86.3%	★★★★☆
2022	75.8	199 of 1000	80.1%	★★★★☆
2021	71.3	334 of 1226	72.8%	★★★★☆
2019	88.0	97 of 1039	90.7%	★★★★★
2018	91.5	82 of 1109	92.6%	★★★★★
2017	91.4	79 of 1106	92.9%	★★★★★
2016	91.9	67 of 1079	93.8%	★★★★★
2015	92.5	43 of 955	95.5%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	61.9	174 of 895	80.6%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	63.8	214 of 620	65.5%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	39.6	487 of 975	50.1%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	77.0	102 of 589	82.7%	★★★★☆
2024	71.7	130 of 602	78.4%	★★★★☆
2023	79.5	218 of 1219	82.1%	★★★★☆
2022	74.0	168 of 824	79.6%	★★★★☆
2021	64.7	380 of 1219	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	70.4	226 of 862	73.8%	★★★★☆
2018	87.7	105 of 1023	89.7%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	79.9	83 of 496	83.3%	★★★★☆
2024	72.5	116 of 486	76.1%	★★★★☆
2023	88.2	75 of 1170	93.6%	★★★★★
2022	75.8	138 of 716	80.7%	★★★★☆
2021	74.3	213 of 1198	82.2%	★★★★☆
2019	89.6	48 of 709	93.2%	★★★★★
2018	89.9	69 of 911	92.4%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	89.7	33 of 549	94.0%	★★★★★
2024	94.4	23 of 556	95.9%	★★★★★
2023	88.5	65 of 1116	94.2%	★★★★★
2022	92.6	18 of 618	97.1%	★★★★★
2018	98.1	6 of 820	99.3%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	69.3	158 of 626	74.8%	★★★★☆
2024	64.8	189 of 628	69.9%	★★★★☆
2023	87.0	138 of 1216	88.7%	★★★★☆
2022	76.3	154 of 830	81.4%	★★★★☆
2021	73.1	294 of 1220	75.9%	★★★★☆
2019	90.9	45 of 850	94.7%	★★★★★
2018	92.0	71 of 1032	93.1%	★★★★★

Migrant

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2022	81.8	1 of 7	85.7%	★★★★★
2021	64.8	8 of 60	86.7%	★★★★☆

Military Connected

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	51.7	118 of 239	50.6%	★★★☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	70.4	201 of 1027	80.4%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	42.4	421 of 820	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	47.5	482 of 1201	59.9%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	70.9	103 of 465	77.8%	★★★★☆
2024	75.7	81 of 486	83.3%	★★★★☆
2023	73.3	223 of 1024	78.2%	★★★★☆
2022	62.1	258 of 800	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	58.0	443 of 1161	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	69.9	142 of 595	76.1%	★★★★☆
2018	85.0	74 of 720	89.7%	★★★★☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	73.6	110 of 552	80.1%	★★★★☆
2024	80.8	83 of 550	84.9%	★★★★☆
2023	86.0	83 of 854	90.3%	★★★★★
2022	82.0	75 of 605	87.6%	★★★★☆
2021	72.0	190 of 832	77.2%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	86.4	21 of 400	94.8%	★★★★★
2022	69.1	31 of 129	76.0%	★★★★☆
2021	71.6	66 of 573	88.5%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	82.1	26 of 404	93.6%	★★★★★

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	41.1	566 of 606	6.6%	☆☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	67.1	98 of 395	75.2%	★★★★☆
2024	68.0	88 of 386	77.2%	★★★★☆
2023	73.3	165 of 806	79.5%	★★★★☆
2022	72.5	94 of 494	81.0%	★★★★☆
2021	51.2	317 of 820	61.3%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	75.9	56 of 345	83.8%	★★★★☆
2024	86.6	31 of 329	90.6%	★★★★★
2023	93.4	25 of 760	96.7%	★★★★★
2022	87.8	32 of 392	91.8%	★★★★★
2021	75.6	112 of 802	86.0%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2024	94.1	15 of 320	95.3%	★★★★★
2023	94.2	19 of 717	97.4%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	68.9	92 of 379	75.7%	★★★★☆
2024	77.5	56 of 370	84.9%	★★★★☆
2023	90.0	54 of 810	93.3%	★★★★★
2022	77.6	63 of 476	86.8%	★★★★☆
2021	81.4	109 of 818	86.7%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	91.9	19 of 650	97.1%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	85.9	27 of 363	92.6%	★★★★★
2021	27.1	779 of 789	1.3%	☆☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	62.1	82 of 277	70.4%	★★★★☆
2024	68.1	67 of 288	76.7%	★★★★☆
2023	62.5	207 of 675	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	57.3	176 of 446	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	54.6	311 of 780	60.1%	★★★☆☆

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)

Elementary school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)94th percentile+11 vs school

Migrant (2022)86th percentile+6 vs school

Hispanic (2025)83rd percentile~ school

Female (2025)83rd percentile~ school

African American (2021)81st percentile+8 vs school

Multi-racial (2021)80th percentile+8 vs school

White (2025)78th percentile-5 vs school

Male (2025)75th percentile-8 vs school

Asian (2021)65th percentile-7 vs school

Military Connected (2021)51st percentile-22 vs school

English Language Learner (2021)50th percentile-23 vs school

Special Education (2023)49th percentile-38 vs school

Middle school

Multi-racial (2021)97th percentile+20 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2024)95th percentile+10 vs school

African American (2023)95th percentile+4 vs school

Asian (2021)94th percentile+16 vs school

Special Education (2023)93rd percentile~ school

Hispanic (2025)84th percentile+4 vs school

Male (2025)76th percentile-4 vs school

Female (2025)75th percentile-5 vs school

White (2025)70th percentile-10 vs school

English Language Learner (2021)7th percentile-71 vs school

By subject vs Arizona (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts66%+26 vs state

Science56%+24 vs state

Mathematics55%+22 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Thursday, May 21, 2026

As a parent of a child with disabilities, my experience with this school was extremely disappointing. Legally required supports and accommodations were not consistently followed, and it often felt like the school cared more about maintaining its “A” rating than properly supporting students with disabilities. Communication throughout the year was poor, and I constantly had to ask for updates regarding grades, behavior, and progress instead of receiving proactive communication from staff.

Safety was also a concern. My child reported that another student brought a weapon to school, and administration stated they would handle it internally. When asked about contacting authorities, the response was that the situation needed to meet a certain threshold first, which was alarming.

In addition, one front office staff member was consistently rude to families and acted as though any questions or requests were an inconvenience. Families deserve better support, communication, and safety than what we experienced here. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, August 24, 2017

AMAZING School! 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
Gowan Science Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	1020 W Avenue C	Yuma	85364	Yuma County	Crane Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(928) 539-1200	816	32	25.9		197 (24.1%)	12 (1.5%)	555 (68.0%)	29 (3.6%)	6 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.1%)	79.8	156^th of 909 public elementary schools	82.8%		74.9	206^th of 912 public elementary schools	77.4%	50	61.0	72.0	69.0	57.0	69.0	70.0	59.0	83.0	66.0	25.0	44.0	55.0	59.0	54.0	$8,651	$936	$257	$2,129	$5,915	$1,543	$7,458
Salida Del Sol Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	910 S Avenue C	Yuma	85364	Yuma County	Crane Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(928) 373-5600	588	31	18.9		7 (1.2%)	3 (0.5%)	567 (96.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	11.1	857^th of 909 public elementary schools	5.7%		11	856^th of 912 public elementary schools	6.1%	1		26.0	15.0	21.0			17.0	20.0	21.0	21.0					$10,264	$1,107	$346	$2,560	$6,999	$1,811	$8,811
Crane iLearning Academy	Public, Virtual	PK, KG-8	4250 W 16th St	Yuma	85364	Yuma County	Crane Elementary District	No	(n/a)	Yes	No	(928) 373-3400	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)															$7,332	$2,498	$265	$5,261	$2,460	$2,110	$4,569
H L Suverkrup Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1590 S Avenue C	Yuma	85364	Yuma County	Crane Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(928) 373-3500	502	22	22.8		43 (8.6%)	2 (0.4%)	443 (88.2%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.0%)	38.7	476^th of 909 public elementary schools	47.6%		35.5	516^th of 912 public elementary schools	43.4%	40	34.0	53.0	41.0	32.0			39.0	47.0	35.0	20.0			34.0		$9,582	$1,320	$321	$2,961	$6,401	$1,540	$7,941
Desert View Academy	Public, Charter	K-6	3777 W 16th St	Yuma	85364	Yuma County	Juniper Tree Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(928) 314-1102	881	44	20.0		173 (19.6%)	11 (1.2%)	668 (75.8%)	11 (1.2%)	9 (1.0%)	2 (0.2%)	7 (0.8%)	72.2	232^nd of 909 public elementary schools	74.5%		72.9	218^th of 912 public elementary schools	76.1%	14	50.0	59.0	54.0				66.0	53.0	48.0				52.0		$9,414	$654	$1,709	$3,017	$5,700	$1,351	$7,051
Ronald Reagan Fundamental School	Public	PK, KG-6	3200 W 16th St	Yuma	85364	Yuma County	Crane Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(928) 373-3700	467	20	23.3		40 (8.6%)	2 (0.4%)	410 (87.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.0%)	29.2	567^th of 909 public elementary schools	37.6%		27.6	603^rd of 912 public elementary schools	33.9%	36		32.0	35.0	46.0					32.0	23.0			24.0		$9,268	$3,036	$289	$6,362	$4,359	$1,584	$5,943
Valley Horizon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	4501 W 20th St	Yuma	85364	Yuma County	Crane Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(928) 373-4000	460	27	17.0		26 (5.7%)	3 (0.7%)	421 (91.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	14.4	797^th of 909 public elementary schools	12.3%					(n/a)		22.0		27.0					24.0						$10,893	$2,698	$407	$5,803	$5,784	$2,004	$7,788
Pecan Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	600 S 21st Ave	Yuma	85364	Yuma County	Yuma Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(928) 502-8051	331	24	14.0		30 (9.1%)	3 (0.9%)	289 (87.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)								(n/a)			31.0												$15,401	$3,232	$1,720	$8,183	$9,217	$1,233	$10,450
Pueblo Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	2803 W 20th St	Yuma	85364	Yuma County	Crane Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(928) 373-3600	598	27	22.1		66 (11.0%)	10 (1.7%)	489 (81.8%)	9 (1.5%)	4 (0.7%)	3 (0.5%)	17 (2.8%)	34.2	521^st of 909 public elementary schools	42.7%		37.9	496^th of 912 public elementary schools	45.6%	25	34.0	41.0	37.0	37.0	43.0		35.0	47.0	42.0	16.0			26.0		$10,064	$3,624	$333	$7,581	$4,423	$1,684	$6,107
George Washington Carver Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1341 W 5th St	Yuma	85364	Yuma County	Yuma Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(928) 502-7600	270	21	13.1		11 (4.1%)	3 (1.1%)	251 (93.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)								(n/a)		33.0													$11,162	$2,031	$1,378	$5,440	$6,878	$874	$7,753

Frequently Asked Questions about Gowan Science Academy

How many students attend Gowan Science Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 816 students attended Gowan Science Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Gowan Science Academy?

Students at Gowan Science Academy are 68% Hispanic, 24% White, 4% Asian, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Is Gowan Science Academy a good school?

Gowan Science Academy ranks 156^th of 909 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Gowan Science Academy in?

Crane Elementary District

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