Below Average
#1066 of 1,280 schools in IA
Gilbert Intermediate School
Elementary School · Gilbert Comm School District · Gilbert, IA
A Gilbert Comm School District elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
103 Mathews Dr, Gilbert, IA 50105
- Math 77% vs IA 74% (2025)
- Reading 79% vs IA 73% (2025)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gilbert Intermediate School score 78% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 89%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 78% in 2025, across a 13-year record (2013–2025).
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 88% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 85% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 31 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
10.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Gilbert Intermediate School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low77/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$122,813
Median home value
$265,100
Median rent
$887/mo
College educated
46.5%
Homeownership
87.3%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50105; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Cecilia Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–5 | 4.0 mi | 140 | Compare → |
| Fellows Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–5 | 4.5 mi | 518 | Compare → |
| Meeker Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–5 | 4.8 mi | 365 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Gilbert Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $11,902NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gilbert Intermediate School is listed in Gilbert Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gilbert Intermediate School
Gilbert Intermediate School is a public elementary school in Gilbert, IA, part of Gilbert Comm School District, serving approximately 358 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,066 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gilbert Intermediate School
What grades does Gilbert Intermediate School serve?
Gilbert Intermediate School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Gilbert Intermediate School?
Gilbert Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 358 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gilbert Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gilbert Intermediate School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gilbert Intermediate School rank in IA?
Gilbert Intermediate School ranks #1,066 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Gilbert Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gilbert Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Gilbert Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gilbert Intermediate School has 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is Gilbert Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Gilbert Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gilbert Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Gilbert Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gilbert Intermediate School?
10.1% of students at Gilbert Intermediate School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 358
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Story County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.1%
- Phone
- (515) 232-3748
- Area population (ZIP 50105)
- 1,384
- Area average commute
- 17.4 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
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 · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 50105; 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, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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