Serving 672 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Knox Gifted Academy ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 97% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 672 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Math Proficiency: 90%
- Reading Proficiency: 97%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Knox Gifted Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Knox Gifted Academy's student population of 672 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
672 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Knox Gifted Academy is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)90%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)97%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
51%
3%
Hispanic
11%
47%
Black
1%
6%
White
30%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Knox Gifted Academy often compared to?
Knox Gifted Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Weinberg Gifted Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 97% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Knox Gifted Academy?
672 students attend Knox Gifted Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Knox Gifted Academy students are Asian, 30% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Knox Gifted Academy?
Knox Gifted Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Knox Gifted Academy offer ?
Knox Gifted Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Knox Gifted Academy part of?
Knox Gifted Academy is part of Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
First Day of School for Students
July 16, 2025 (Wednesday)
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