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San Tan Charter School

School · San Tan Montessori School Inc. (89798) · Gilbert, AZ

A charter school in Gilbert, AZ serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.

Charter

3959 E ELLIOT RD, Gilbert, AZ 85234

  • Math 33% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 41% proficient (2022)
  • 84.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.1Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.93 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.1Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency33% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-1.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile57th
College Readiness6.6Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84.5%
AP Participation11.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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District spending per student$8,344
Chronic Absenteeism47.4%

Students at San Tan Charter School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency33%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency41%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
51%
ELA
50%
2015
Math
54%
ELA
56%
2016
Math
50%
ELA
54%
2017
Math
50%
ELA
44%
2018
Math
46%
ELA
54%
2019
Math
46%
ELA
54%
2020*
Math
29%
ELA
36%
2021*
Math
29%
ELA
36%
2022
Math
33%
ELA
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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 San Tan Charter 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 19Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 37Somewhat 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

$118,012

Median home value

$488,600

Median rent

$1,971/mo

College educated

45.9%

Homeownership

75.1%

Poverty rate

6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85234; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
11.7% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics7sports offered
4 boys'·3 girls'·9 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Freedom Prep Academy - MesaCharter · enrollment unverified2.0K–121.0 mi262Compare →
American Leadership Academy VirtualCharter · enrollment unverified4.7K–121.4 mi811Compare →
American Leadership Academy Gilbert North K-12Charter · enrollment unverified7.6K–121.6 mi2,431Compare →
Astravo Online AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified3.0K–121.7 mi624Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

San Tan Montessori School Inc. (89798)

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$8,344NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

San Tan Charter School is listed in San Tan Montessori School Inc. (89798); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About San Tan Charter School

San Tan Charter School is a public school in Gilbert, AZ, part of San Tan Montessori School Inc. (89798), serving approximately 888 students in grades Kindergarten-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,373 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about San Tan Charter School

What grades does San Tan Charter School serve?

San Tan Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend San Tan Charter School?

San Tan Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 888 students.

How does San Tan Charter School rank in AZ?

San Tan Charter School ranks #1,373 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is San Tan Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?

San Tan Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 San Tan Charter School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, San Tan Charter School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is San Tan Charter School a charter school?

Yes, San Tan Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is San Tan Charter School a Title I school?

No, San Tan Charter School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
888
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
47.4%
4-Year Graduation
84.5%
Area population (ZIP 85234)
49,040
Area average commute
23.9 min
Area median age
36.3
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 85234; 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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