Very Good
#401 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 20% in state
Gps Global Academy
School · Gilbert Unified District (4239) · Gilbert, AZ
A Gilbert Unified District (4239) school serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
140 S GILBERT RD, Gilbert, AZ 85296
- Math 45% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 73.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Gps Global Academy score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
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→ SteadyProficiency has held near 50% across the 11-year record (2012–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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 Gps Global Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Transit 13Minimal 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
$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
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Leadership Academy Gilbert North K-12Charter · enrollment unverified | 7.6 | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 2,431 | Compare → |
| San Tan Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.3 | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 888 | Compare → |
| Gilbert Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 1,470 | Compare → |
| Creo Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–9 | 2.2 mi | 153 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #21 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
Gps Global Academy is listed in Gilbert Unified District (4239); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gps Global Academy
Gps Global Academy is a public school in Gilbert, AZ, part of Gilbert Unified District (4239), serving approximately 249 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #401 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gps Global Academy
What grades does Gps Global Academy serve?
Gps Global Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Gps Global Academy?
Gps Global Academy has an enrollment of approximately 249 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gps Global Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Gps Global Academy is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gps Global Academy rank in AZ?
Gps Global Academy ranks #401 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Gps Global Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Gps Global Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Gps Global Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gps Global Academy has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is Gps Global Academy a charter school?
No, Gps Global Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gps Global Academy a Title I school?
No, Gps Global Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 249
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Phone
- (480) 507-1476
- 4-Year Graduation
- 73.0%
- 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, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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