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Oak Tree Elementary

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

A Gilbert Unified District (4239) elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

505 W HOUSTON AVE, Gilbert, AZ 85233

  • Math 38% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 34% proficient (2022)
  • 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.5Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.81 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.2Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency38% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency36% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-11.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.4:1
District spending per student$10,928
Chronic Absenteeism29%

Students at Oak Tree Elementary score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency38%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency34%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 36% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
71%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
69%
ELA
83%
2011
Math
71%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
78%
ELA
84%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
84%
2014
Math
38%
ELA
41%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
44%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
48%
ELA
43%
2018
Math
43%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
43%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
38%
ELA
34%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (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 Oak Tree 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 41Car-Dependent
  • Transit 23Minimal Transit
  • Bike 75Very Bikeable
  • 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

$105,154

Median home value

$468,600

Median rent

$1,895/mo

College educated

42.9%

Homeownership

71.5%

Poverty rate

7.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85233; 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
Eduprize School GilbertCharter · enrollment unverified7.4K–120.4 mi1,371Compare →
Harris Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.2PK–60.8 mi382Compare →
Neely Traditional AcademyEnrollment path unverified9.3PK–61.1 mi824Compare →
Pathways SchoolPrivate · tuition6.2privateK–121.1 mi117Compare →

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.

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
#35 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

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

About Oak Tree Elementary

Oak Tree Elementary is a public elementary school in Gilbert, AZ, part of Gilbert Unified District (4239), serving approximately 397 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,124 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Oak Tree Elementary

What grades does Oak Tree Elementary serve?

Oak Tree Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Oak Tree Elementary?

Oak Tree Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 397 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Tree Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Oak Tree Elementary is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Oak Tree Elementary rank in AZ?

Oak Tree Elementary ranks #1,124 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Oak Tree Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Oak Tree Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Oak Tree Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Oak Tree Elementary has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Oak Tree Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Oak Tree Elementary a Title I school?

No, Oak Tree Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
397
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.0%
Area population (ZIP 85233)
37,841
Area average commute
24.5 min
Area median age
39.2
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 85233; 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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