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#333 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 17% in state

Finley Farms Elementary

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

A Gilbert Unified District (4239) elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

375 S COLUMBUS DR, Gilbert, AZ 85296

  • Math 58% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 64% proficient (2022)
  • 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.6Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.64 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.9Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency58% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency61% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+13.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile84th
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.5:1
District spending per student$10,928
Chronic Absenteeism22.7%

Students at Finley Farms Elementary score 61% 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 Proficiency58%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency64%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 23 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 61% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
79%
ELA
88%
2010
Math
78%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
80%
ELA
89%
2012
Math
83%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
80%
ELA
90%
2014
Math
58%
ELA
59%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
60%
2016
Math
65%
ELA
69%
2017
Math
61%
ELA
59%
2018
Math
55%
ELA
63%
2019
Math
55%
ELA
63%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
58%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
58%
2022
Math
58%
ELA
64%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (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 Finley Farms 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 18Car-Dependent
  • Transit 19Minimal Transit
  • Bike 69Bikeable
  • 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

$117,120

Median home value

$496,200

Median rent

$2,141/mo

College educated

49.1%

Homeownership

70.7%

Poverty rate

4.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85296; 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
Gps Global AcademyEnrollment path unverified7.9K–120.6 mi249Compare →
Greenfield Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.0PK–60.6 mi946Compare →
Christ's Greenfield Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition6.3privatePK–81.0 mi317Compare →
Sonoma Ranch Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.6PK–61.2 mi496Compare →

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.

Gilbert Unified District (4239)

Schools in district
38
Rank in district
#17 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

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

About Finley Farms Elementary

Finley Farms Elementary is a public elementary school in Gilbert, AZ, part of Gilbert Unified District (4239), serving approximately 630 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #333 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Finley Farms Elementary

What grades does Finley Farms Elementary serve?

Finley Farms Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Finley Farms Elementary?

Finley Farms Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 630 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Finley Farms Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Finley Farms Elementary is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Finley Farms Elementary rank in AZ?

Finley Farms Elementary ranks #333 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Finley Farms Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Finley Farms 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 Finley Farms Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Finley Farms Elementary has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Finley Farms Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Finley Farms Elementary a Title I school?

No, Finley Farms Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
630
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.7%
Area population (ZIP 85296)
52,058
Area average commute
25.5 min
Area median age
35.4
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 85296; 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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