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#1331 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Arizona Connections Academy
School · Arizona Connections Academy Charter School Inc. (87407) · Gilbert, AZ
A charter school in Gilbert, AZ where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
335 E GERMANN RD STE 140, Gilbert, AZ 85297
- Math 24% proficient (2022)
- Reading 38% proficient (2022)
- 67.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Arizona Connections Academy score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 31% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Arizona Connections Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 60Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,104/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gilbert), 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
$132,684
Median home value
$559,200
Median rent
$2,083/mo
College educated
45.5%
Homeownership
78.1%
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85297; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Arizona Connections Academy Charter School Inc. (87407)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $9,760NCES 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.
Arizona Connections Academy is listed in Arizona Connections Academy Charter School Inc. (87407); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Arizona Connections Academy
Arizona Connections Academy is a public school in Gilbert, AZ, part of Arizona Connections Academy Charter School Inc. (87407), serving approximately 1,987 students in grades Kindergarten-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,331 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Arizona Connections Academy
What grades does Arizona Connections Academy serve?
Arizona Connections Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Arizona Connections Academy?
Arizona Connections Academy has an enrollment of approximately 1,987 students.
How does Arizona Connections Academy rank in AZ?
Arizona Connections Academy ranks #1,331 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Arizona Connections Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Arizona Connections Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Arizona Connections Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Arizona Connections Academy has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Arizona Connections Academy a charter school?
Yes, Arizona Connections Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Arizona Connections Academy a Title I school?
No, Arizona Connections Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,987
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Phone
- (480) 782-5842
- 4-Year Graduation
- 67.0%
- Area population (ZIP 85297)
- 35,535
- Area average commute
- 26.7 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
Official sources & links
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 85297; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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