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#971 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 48% in state
Gila Bend Elementary
Elementary School · Gila Bend Unified District (4238) · Gila Bend, AZ
A Gila Bend Unified District (4238) elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX V, Gila Bend, AZ 85337
- Math 6% proficient (2022)
- Reading 9% proficient (2022)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gila Bend Elementary score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 8% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 26% (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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Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$49,260
Median home value
$120,800
Median rent
$1,089/mo
College educated
7.8%
Homeownership
64.7%
Poverty rate
33.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85337; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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No verified same-level alternatives
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Gila Bend Unified District (4238)
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $13,062NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gila Bend Elementary is listed in Gila Bend Unified District (4238); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gila Bend Elementary
Gila Bend Elementary is a public elementary school in Gila Bend, AZ, part of Gila Bend Unified District (4238), serving approximately 329 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #971 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gila Bend Elementary
What grades does Gila Bend Elementary serve?
Gila Bend Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Gila Bend Elementary?
Gila Bend Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 329 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gila Bend Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gila Bend Elementary is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gila Bend Elementary rank in AZ?
Gila Bend Elementary ranks #971 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Gila Bend Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Gila Bend Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Gila Bend Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gila Bend Elementary has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Gila Bend Elementary a charter school?
No, Gila Bend Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gila Bend Elementary a Title I school?
No, Gila Bend Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 329
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.3%
- Phone
- (928) 683-2225
- Area population (ZIP 85337)
- 2,396
- Area median age
- 37.1
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 85337; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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