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#335 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 17% in state

Settlers Point Elementary

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

A Gilbert Unified District (4239) elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

423 E SETTLERS POINT DR, Gilbert, AZ 85296

  • Math 53% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 55% proficient (2022)
  • 15.4:1 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-2.65 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency53% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency55% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency54% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+6.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile76th
Resources & Environment9.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.4:1
District spending per student$10,928
Chronic Absenteeism21.1%

Students at Settlers Point Elementary score 54% 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 Proficiency53%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency55%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 24 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 54% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
71%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
74%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
76%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
76%
ELA
90%
2013
Math
79%
ELA
90%
2014
Math
50%
ELA
51%
2015
Math
54%
ELA
53%
2016
Math
55%
ELA
59%
2017
Math
44%
ELA
51%
2018
Math
58%
ELA
59%
2019
Math
58%
ELA
59%
2020*
Math
53%
ELA
54%
2021*
Math
53%
ELA
54%
2022
Math
53%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (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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The neighborhood

Where Settlers Point 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 44Car-Dependent
  • Transit 27Some Transit
  • Bike 61Bikeable
  • 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

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
Life - Lauren's Institute for EducationPrivate · tuition5.6privatePK–120.5 mi157Compare →
Leading Edge Academy OnlineCharter · enrollment unverified6.7K–120.7 mi119Compare →
Greenhouse MontessoriPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–20.9 mi18Compare →
Autism Academy of Education and DevelopmentPrivate · tuition8.3privateK–121.3 mi150Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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
#19 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

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

About Settlers Point Elementary

Settlers Point Elementary is a public elementary school in Gilbert, AZ, part of Gilbert Unified District (4239), serving approximately 570 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #335 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Settlers Point Elementary

What grades does Settlers Point Elementary serve?

Settlers Point Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Settlers Point Elementary?

Settlers Point Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 570 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Settlers Point Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Settlers Point Elementary is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Settlers Point Elementary rank in AZ?

Settlers Point Elementary ranks #335 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Settlers Point Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Settlers Point Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Settlers Point Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Settlers Point Elementary has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Settlers Point Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Settlers Point Elementary a Title I school?

No, Settlers Point Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
570
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.1%
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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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