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#843 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 42% in state
Ball Charter Schools (val Vista)
Elementary School · Ball Charter Schools (val Vista) (90885) · Gilbert, AZ
A charter elementary school in Gilbert, AZ where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4120 S VAL VISTA DR, Gilbert, AZ 85297
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
Academics
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Students at Ball Charter Schools (val Vista) score 48% 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 9 points since 2019, to 49% in 2022, across a 11-year record (2012–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Ball Charter Schools (val Vista) 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 16Car-Dependent
- Transit 23Minimal Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quartz Hill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–6 | 0.6 mi | 507 | Compare → |
| Gilbert Christian Schools - Greenfield CampusPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 560 | Compare → |
| Weinberg Gifted AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 9.6 | PK–6 | 1.4 mi | 748 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Ball Charter Schools (val Vista) (90885)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $9,536NCES 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.
Ball Charter Schools (val Vista) is listed in Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista) (90885); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ball Charter Schools (val Vista)
Ball Charter Schools (val Vista) is a public elementary school in Gilbert, AZ, part of Ball Charter Schools (val Vista) (90885), serving approximately 400 students in grades Kindergarten-8th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #843 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ball Charter Schools (val Vista)
What grades does Ball Charter Schools (val Vista) serve?
Ball Charter Schools (val Vista) serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Ball Charter Schools (val Vista)?
Ball Charter Schools (val Vista) has an enrollment of approximately 400 students.
How does Ball Charter Schools (val Vista) rank in AZ?
Ball Charter Schools (val Vista) ranks #843 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Ball Charter Schools (val Vista)'s MySchoolScout rating?
Ball Charter Schools (val Vista) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Ball Charter Schools (val Vista)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ball Charter Schools (val Vista) has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is Ball Charter Schools (val Vista) a charter school?
Yes, Ball Charter Schools (val Vista) is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Ball Charter Schools (val Vista) a Title I school?
No, Ball Charter Schools (val Vista) is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 400
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.0%
- Phone
- (480) 656-5555
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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