Gowan Science Academy

Gowan Science Academy serves 772 students from prekindergarten through eighth grade in Yuma, Arizona. This regular public elementary school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22.7:1 with 34 full-time equivalent teachers on staff. The school demonstrates solid academic performance, earning a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranking #407 out of 2,029 schools statewide, placing it in the 80th percentile among Arizona schools.

Students show strong reading skills, with 65% achieving proficiency or above in ELA across grade levels. Math performance shows room for growth, with 50% of students meeting proficiency standards. Located at 1020 W Avenue C, Gowan Science Academy sits in a diverse working-class neighborhood where the median household income is $53,877 and median home values reach $180,400.

The surrounding ZIP code of 85364 houses nearly 72,000 residents, with 17% holding bachelor's degrees or higher and a poverty rate of 19.8%. The school serves families in Yuma's small city environment, providing educational opportunities in a community that balances suburban accessibility with the close-knit feel of a smaller urban setting.

The student-teacher ratio at Gowan Science Academy is 22.7:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.