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#292 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 15% in state

Quartz Hill Elementary

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

A Gilbert Unified District (4239) elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.

3680 S QUARTZ ST, Gilbert, AZ 85297

  • Math 64% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 63% proficient (2022)
  • 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.5Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.66 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency64% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency63% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency64% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+15.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile86th
Resources & Environment8.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.9:1
District spending per student$10,928
Chronic Absenteeism29.2%

Students at Quartz Hill Elementary score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency64%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency63%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 28 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 64% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
86%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
94%
2013
Math
85%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
56%
2015
Math
69%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
70%
ELA
69%
2017
Math
69%
ELA
65%
2018
Math
66%
ELA
66%
2019
Math
66%
ELA
66%
2020*
Math
61%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
61%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
64%
ELA
63%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (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 Quartz Hill 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 24Car-Dependent
  • Transit 28Some Transit
  • Bike 56Bikeable
  • 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

$132,684

Median home value

$559,200

Median rent

$2,083/mo

College educated

45.5%

Homeownership

78.1%

Poverty rate

5.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85297; 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
Ball Charter Schools (val Vista)Charter · enrollment unverified6.7K–80.6 mi400Compare →
Spectrum ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.8PK–61.1 mi564Compare →
Spondeo PreschoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K1.3 mi3Compare →
American Leadership Academy Gilbert K-6Charter · enrollment unverified8.6K–61.5 mi630Compare →

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.

Gilbert Unified District (4239)

Schools in district
38
Rank in district
#15 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

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

About Quartz Hill Elementary

Quartz Hill Elementary is a public elementary school in Gilbert, AZ, part of Gilbert Unified District (4239), serving approximately 507 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #292 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Quartz Hill Elementary

What grades does Quartz Hill Elementary serve?

Quartz Hill Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Quartz Hill Elementary?

Quartz Hill Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 507 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Quartz Hill Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Quartz Hill Elementary is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Quartz Hill Elementary rank in AZ?

Quartz Hill Elementary ranks #292 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Quartz Hill Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Quartz Hill Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Quartz Hill Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Quartz Hill Elementary has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Quartz Hill Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Quartz Hill Elementary a Title I school?

No, Quartz Hill Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
507
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.2%
Area population (ZIP 85297)
35,535
Area average commute
26.7 min
Area median age
33.7
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 85297; 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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