Very Good
#496 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 25% in state
Playa Del Rey Elementary School
Elementary School · Gilbert Unified District (4239) · Gilbert, AZ
A Gilbert Unified District (4239) elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
550 N HORNE ST, Gilbert, AZ 85233
- Math 39% proficient (2022)
- Reading 48% proficient (2022)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Playa Del Rey Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 44% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (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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Where Playa Del Rey Elementary School 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 27Car-Dependent
- Transit 22Minimal Transit
- Bike 65Bikeable
- 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
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islands Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 458 | Compare → |
| Oak Tree ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–6 | 1.2 mi | 397 | Compare → |
| Eduprize School GilbertCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.4 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 1,371 | Compare → |
| Ashland ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–6 | Not available | 758 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Gilbert Unified District (4239)
- Schools in district
- 38
- Rank in district
- #23 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
Playa Del Rey Elementary School is listed in Gilbert Unified District (4239); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Playa Del Rey Elementary School
Playa Del Rey Elementary School is a public elementary school in Gilbert, AZ, part of Gilbert Unified District (4239), serving approximately 465 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #496 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Playa Del Rey Elementary School
What grades does Playa Del Rey Elementary School serve?
Playa Del Rey Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Playa Del Rey Elementary School?
Playa Del Rey Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 465 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Playa Del Rey Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Playa Del Rey Elementary School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Playa Del Rey Elementary School rank in AZ?
Playa Del Rey Elementary School ranks #496 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Playa Del Rey Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Playa Del Rey Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Playa Del Rey Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Playa Del Rey Elementary School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Playa Del Rey Elementary School a charter school?
No, Playa Del Rey Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Playa Del Rey Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Playa Del Rey Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 465
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.9%
- Phone
- (480) 892-7810
- Area population (ZIP 85233)
- 37,841
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 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
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