South Valley Jr. High

South Valley Jr. High serves 816 students in grades 7-8 in Gilbert, Arizona, earning recognition as a strong middle school option with a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. The school ranks #335 out of 2,029 schools statewide, placing it in the 84th percentile among Arizona schools and demonstrating solid academic performance across its programs.

With 42 full-time equivalent teachers maintaining a student-teacher ratio of 19.4:1, the school provides a structured learning environment where students show encouraging academic achievement. Fifty-eight percent of students perform at proficient or above levels in English Language Arts and reading, while 55 percent reach proficiency in mathematics, reflecting the school's commitment to core academic skills during these crucial middle school years. The school draws from an affluent community in the 85296 ZIP code, where the median household income reaches $112,832 and nearly half of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

This educated community backdrop, combined with low poverty rates of just 4.6 percent, creates a supportive environment for student learning and family engagement. South Valley Jr. High operates as a regular public school in Gilbert's large city setting, serving families in one of Arizona's most prosperous suburban communities.