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Gem Charter School

Summary:

Gem Charter School is a public charter elementary school located in Mesa, Arizona, serving grades K-6 with a total enrollment of 76 students. The school is part of the Gem Charter School Inc. district, which is ranked 170 out of 540 districts in Arizona and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Gem Charter School stands out for its strong academic performance, with significantly higher proficiency rates in 5th grade Science, Math, and English Language Arts compared to the state average. The school also boasts a diverse student population, with a significant Hispanic student population (51.32%) and a relatively high percentage of White students (39.47%), which is not as prevalent in some nearby schools like Edison Elementary and Eisenhower Center for Innovation. Gem Charter School has also performed particularly well in certain student subgroups, with its Hispanic and White students ranking highly among Arizona elementary schools.

Gem Charter School's success is further highlighted by its steady improvement over time, moving from the bottom 25% of Arizona elementary schools in 2011-2012 to the top 35% in 2022-2023. While the school outperforms the state and district averages in many areas, it faces competition from nearby high-performing schools like Franklin West Elementary, which ranked 123 out of 1,245 Arizona elementary schools in 2022-2023. Nevertheless, Gem Charter School's ability to effectively support its economically disadvantaged students and its efficient allocation of resources suggest that it is providing a strong educational experience for its diverse student population.


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Public, Charter K-6

 207 N Mesa Dr
       Mesa, AZ  85201-6723

(480) 599-0137

District: Gem Charter School Inc.


Student/teacher ratio:  0.0 Help
Number of students:  76

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
51.3%
White:
39.5%
Asian:
5.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  73.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Gem Charter School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.01. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (51.3%), White (39.5%), Asian (5.3%). (See more...)
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Gem Charter School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.



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Rank History for Gem Charter School

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Rank History for all students at Gem Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 28.11 921st 1141 19.3%
2013 33.64 850th 1158 26.6%
2021 71.13 335th 1226 72.7%
2022 52.15 416th 1000 58.4%
2023 63.01 414th 1245 66.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Gem Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 41.69 603rd 1201 49.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gem Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 76.84 116th 618 81.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Gem Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 70.41 326th 1219 73.3%
2022 65.53 241st 824 70.8%
2023 65.18 375th 1219 69.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Gem Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 61.83 410th 1220 66.4%
2022 54.74 353rd 830 57.5%
2023 60.00 429th 1216 64.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Gem Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 46.79 555th 1198 53.7%
2023 75.18 210th 1170 82.1%
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Rank History for White students at Gem Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 68.59 321st 1161 72.4%
2023 35.29 676th 1024 34.0%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Gem Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 33 5 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 44
2000 33 1 1 9 1 n/a n/a 0 45
2001 36 2 2 9 3 n/a n/a 0 52
2002 54 2 1 8 6 n/a n/a 0 71
2003 54 2 1 8 6 n/a n/a 0 71
2004 45 5 1 11 10 n/a n/a 0 72
2005 41 6 2 14 6 n/a n/a 0 69
2006 49 7 1 17 5 n/a n/a 0 79
2007 38 6 2 21 4 n/a n/a 0 71
2008 35 6 1 24 4 n/a n/a 0 70
2009 37 4 1 22 5 n/a n/a 0 69
2010 36 5 0 25 5 n/a n/a 0 71
2011 25 5 0 27 4 0 1 0 62
2012 28 3 0 31 3 0 3 0 68
2013 19 3 1 20 5 0 1 0 49
2014 21 0 0 20 1 0 1 0 43
2015 14 1 0 16 3 0 3 0 37
2016 10 0 0 14 4 0 2 0 30
2017 18 1 1 10 2 0 2 0 34
2018 9 1 1 12 2 0 4 0 29
2019 17 1 1 13 2 0 5 0 39
2020 15 1 1 9 2 0 5 0 33
2021 51 0 0 25 1 0 3 0 80
2022 29 1 5 32 1 0 1 0 69
2023 30 1 4 39 1 0 1 0 76

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Gem Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 44 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 45 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 52 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 71 n/a n/a n/a
2003 71 n/a n/a n/a
2004 72 n/a n/a 15.3
2005 69 n/a n/a 7.2
2006 79 n/a n/a 30.4
2007 71 n/a n/a 28.2
2008 70 n/a n/a 32.9
2009 69 n/a n/a 20.3
2010 71 n/a n/a 28.2
2011 62 n/a n/a 38.7
2012 68 n/a n/a 47.1
2013 49 n/a n/a 65.3
2014 43 n/a n/a 74.4
2015 37 n/a n/a n/a
2016 30 n/a n/a 76.7
2017 34 n/a n/a 73.5
2018 29 n/a n/a n/a
2019 39 n/a n/a n/a
2020 33 n/a n/a n/a
2021 80 n/a n/a n/a
2022 69 n/a n/a n/a
2023 76 n/a n/a n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Gem Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 44 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 45 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 52 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 71 n/a n/a n/a
2003 71 n/a n/a n/a
2004 72 n/a n/a 15.3
2005 69 n/a n/a 7.2
2006 79 n/a n/a 30.4
2007 71 n/a n/a 28.2
2008 70 n/a n/a 32.9
2009 69 n/a n/a 20.3
2010 71 n/a n/a 28.2
2011 62 n/a n/a 38.7
2012 68 n/a n/a 47.1
2013 49 n/a n/a 65.3
2014 43 n/a n/a 74.4
2015 37 n/a n/a n/a
2016 30 n/a n/a 76.7
2017 34 n/a n/a 73.5
2018 29 n/a n/a n/a
2019 39 n/a n/a n/a
2020 33 n/a n/a n/a
2021 80 n/a n/a n/a
2022 69 n/a n/a n/a
2023 76 n/a n/a n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Gem Charter School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,988
2020 $10,939

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gem Charter School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students3976
 94.9%
African American11
American Indian21
 50%
Asian14
 300%
Hispanic1339
 200%
Pacific Islander00
White1730
 76.5%
Two or More Races51
 80%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 76 students attended Gem Charter School.

Students at Gem Charter School are 51% Hispanic, 39% White, 5% Asian, 1% African American, 1% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.


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