Gem Charter School (Closed 2023)

207 N Mesa Dr
Mesa, AZ 85201
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 76 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Gem Charter School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-49% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment was 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Top Rankings

Gem Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
76 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (AZ)
#612 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
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40-49%
35%
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40-59%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gem Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
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Asian
5%
3%
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Hispanic
51%
48%
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Black
1%
6%
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White
40%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Gem Charter School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
40%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Gem Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Gem Charter School Inc. (6372) School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gem Charter School's ranking?
Gem Charter School is ranked #612 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Gem Charter School?
76 students attend Gem Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Gem Charter School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Gem Charter School offer ?
Gem Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Gem Charter School part of?
Gem Charter School is part of Gem Charter School Inc. (6372) School District.

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