Below Average
#1662 of 2,006 schools in AZ
American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6
Elementary School · American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348) · Chandler, AZ
A charter elementary school in Chandler, AZ where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2250 E GERMANN RD STE 14, Chandler, AZ 85286
- Math 41% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
Academics
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Students at American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6 score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 47% in 2022, across a 6-year record (2017–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2017-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2017-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,642/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chandler), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$118,759
Median home value
$548,900
Median rent
$2,031/mo
College educated
54.7%
Homeownership
66.8%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85286; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navarrete ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 417 | Compare → |
| Charlotte Patterson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 800 | Compare → |
| John & Carol Carlson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–6 | 1.6 mi | 622 | Compare → |
| Audrey & Robert Ryan ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–6 | 2.1 mi | 576 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348)
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #9 of 10
- District spending per student
- $8,818NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6 is listed in American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6
American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6 is a public elementary school in Chandler, AZ, part of American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348), serving approximately 428 students in grades Kindergarten-6th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,662 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6
What grades does American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6 serve?
American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6?
American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6 has an enrollment of approximately 428 students.
How does American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6 rank in AZ?
American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6 ranks #1,662 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6's MySchoolScout rating?
American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6?
Based on loaded state assessment records, American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6 has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Is American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6 a charter school?
Yes, American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6 is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6 a Title I school?
No, American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6 is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 428
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.6%
- Phone
- (480) 420-2101
- Area population (ZIP 85286)
- 49,870
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85286; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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