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#336 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 17% in state

Augusta Ranch Elementary

Elementary School · Gilbert Unified District (4239) · Mesa, AZ

A Gilbert Unified District (4239) elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

9430 E NEVILLE AVE, Mesa, AZ 85209

  • Math 52% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 60% proficient (2022)
  • 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.5Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.69 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.6Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency60% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency56% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+8.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile78th
Resources & Environment9.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.7:1
District spending per student$10,928
Chronic Absenteeism19.2%

Students at Augusta Ranch Elementary score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency60%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 22 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 56% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
83%
2010
Math
70%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
80%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
80%
ELA
91%
2013
Math
74%
ELA
90%
2014
Math
49%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
51%
ELA
60%
2016
Math
53%
ELA
61%
2017
Math
49%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
49%
ELA
63%
2019
Math
49%
ELA
63%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
58%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
58%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
60%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (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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The neighborhood

Where Augusta Ranch Elementary 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 27Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 64Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,955/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mesa), 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

$80,498

Median home value

$363,800

Median rent

$1,798/mo

College educated

33.2%

Homeownership

73.9%

Poverty rate

6.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85209; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Canyon Rim ElementaryEnrollment path unverified9.2PK–60.5 mi847Compare →
Legacy Traditional School - East MesaCharter · enrollment unverified3.9K–81.7 mi1,040Compare →
Boulder Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.6PK–61.8 mi499Compare →
Imagine East Mesa ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified5.3K–61.8 mi585Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

Gilbert Unified District (4239)

Schools in district
38
Rank in district
#20 of 38
District spending per student
$10,928NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Augusta Ranch Elementary is listed in Gilbert Unified District (4239); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Augusta Ranch Elementary

Augusta Ranch Elementary is a public elementary school in Mesa, AZ, part of Gilbert Unified District (4239), serving approximately 944 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #336 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Augusta Ranch Elementary

What grades does Augusta Ranch Elementary serve?

Augusta Ranch Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Augusta Ranch Elementary?

Augusta Ranch Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 944 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Augusta Ranch Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Augusta Ranch Elementary is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Augusta Ranch Elementary rank in AZ?

Augusta Ranch Elementary ranks #336 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Augusta Ranch Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Augusta Ranch Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Augusta Ranch Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Augusta Ranch Elementary has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Augusta Ranch Elementary a charter school?

No, Augusta Ranch Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Augusta Ranch Elementary a Title I school?

No, Augusta Ranch Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
944
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
60
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.2%
Area population (ZIP 85209)
42,171
Area average commute
26 min
Area median age
45.9
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 85209; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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