Very Good
#432 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 22% in state
George Gervin Prep Academy
Elementary School · George Gervin Youth Center Inc. (90884) · Tempe, AZ
A George Gervin Youth Center Inc. (90884) charter elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
40 W BASELINE RD STE 101, Tempe, AZ 85283
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
Academics
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Students at George Gervin Prep Academy score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 11-year record (2012–2022) and has held near 25% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 29% (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 George Gervin Prep Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,371/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tempe), 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
$81,073
Median home value
$409,800
Median rent
$1,669/mo
College educated
44.4%
Homeownership
48.7%
Poverty rate
12.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85283; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Marigold SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 284 | Compare → |
| Kaizen Education Foundation Dba South Pointe Elementary SchoCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | K–6 | 1.0 mi | 289 | Compare → |
| Martin Luther King Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–3 | 1.1 mi | 218 | Compare → |
| Percy L Julian SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 249 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
George Gervin Youth Center Inc. (90884)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,145NCES 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.
George Gervin Prep Academy is listed in George Gervin Youth Center Inc. (90884); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About George Gervin Prep Academy
George Gervin Prep Academy is a public elementary school in Tempe, AZ, part of George Gervin Youth Center Inc. (90884), serving approximately 159 students in grades Kindergarten-8th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #432 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about George Gervin Prep Academy
What grades does George Gervin Prep Academy serve?
George Gervin Prep Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend George Gervin Prep Academy?
George Gervin Prep Academy has an enrollment of approximately 159 students.
How does George Gervin Prep Academy rank in AZ?
George Gervin Prep Academy ranks #432 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is George Gervin Prep Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
George Gervin Prep Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 George Gervin Prep Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, George Gervin Prep Academy has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is George Gervin Prep Academy a charter school?
Yes, George Gervin Prep Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is George Gervin Prep Academy a Title I school?
No, George Gervin Prep Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 159
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.2%
- Phone
- (480) 219-2121
- Area population (ZIP 85283)
- 46,789
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 34.3
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 85283; 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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