Best Schools in The Islands, Gilbert, AZ
The Islands, Gilbert, AZ has 11 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 9,561 students. On average they score 32% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in The Islands don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in The Islands, Gilbert, AZ
The top high schools in The Islands, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chandler High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 3597 Students
2. Mesquite High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1430 Students
Best Middle Schools in The Islands, Gilbert, AZ
The top middle schools in The Islands, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mesquite Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 813 Students
2. Willis Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 865 Students
3. John M Andersen Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 728 Students
Best Elementary Schools in The Islands, Gilbert, AZ
The top elementary schools in The Islands, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Settlers Point Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 574 Students
2. Islands Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 510 Students
3. Sanborn Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 507 Students
4. Shumway Leadership Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 476 Students
5. Bella Montessori Preschool
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bella Montessori Preschool • Private • Grades Pre K - 1 • 32 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in The Islands, Gilbert, AZ
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
The Islands, Gilbert, AZ has a total population of 5,187 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 50% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in The Islands, Gilbert, AZ
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood The Islands, Gilbert, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.76 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.41 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.35 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in The Islands, Gilbert, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for The Islands, Gilbert, AZ.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit The Islands, Gilbert, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in The Islands, Gilbert, AZ
How many schools are in The Islands, Gilbert, AZ?
The Islands, Gilbert, AZ has 11 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 9,561 students in total.
How do schools in The Islands perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in The Islands score 32% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in The Islands don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in The Islands?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations