Excellent
#138 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 7% in state
Spectrum Elementary
Elementary School · Gilbert Unified District (4239) · Gilbert, AZ
A Gilbert Unified District (4239) elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2846 S SPECTRUM WAY, Gilbert, AZ 85295
- Math 64% proficient (2022)
- Reading 65% proficient (2022)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Spectrum Elementary score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 18 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 65% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (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 Spectrum 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 57Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- 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
$116,288
Median home value
$527,400
Median rent
$1,965/mo
College educated
49.4%
Homeownership
64.1%
Poverty rate
3.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85295; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spondeo PreschoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.4 mi | 3 | Compare → |
| Ashland ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 758 | Compare → |
| Quartz Hill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 507 | Compare → |
| American Leadership Academy Gilbert K-6Charter · enrollment unverified | 8.6 | K–6 | 1.5 mi | 630 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- #8 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
Spectrum Elementary is listed in Gilbert Unified District (4239); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Spectrum Elementary
Spectrum Elementary is a public elementary school in Gilbert, AZ, part of Gilbert Unified District (4239), serving approximately 564 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #138 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Spectrum Elementary
What grades does Spectrum Elementary serve?
Spectrum Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Spectrum Elementary?
Spectrum Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 564 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spectrum Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Spectrum Elementary is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Spectrum Elementary rank in AZ?
Spectrum Elementary ranks #138 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Spectrum Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Spectrum Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Spectrum Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Spectrum Elementary has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Spectrum Elementary a charter school?
No, Spectrum Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Spectrum Elementary a Title I school?
No, Spectrum Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 564
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.7%
- Phone
- (480) 917-0117
- Area population (ZIP 85295)
- 54,697
- Area average commute
- 26.8 min
- Area median age
- 31.4
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 85295; 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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