Kaizen Education Foundation dba Gilbert Arts Academy

Summary:

Kaizen Education Foundation dba Gilbert Arts Academy is a public charter elementary school serving 176 students in grades K-8 in Gilbert, Arizona, with a diverse student population.

Academically, the school has struggled, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics significantly lower than the state and district averages across multiple grade levels. For example, in 5th grade English Language Arts, the school's proficiency rate was just 7% compared to the state average of 37%. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from a high of 187 out of 955 Arizona elementary schools in 2014-2015 to a low of 678 out of 1,245 in 2022-2023. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Gilbert Unified District schools like Neely Traditional Academy consistently outperforming Kaizen Education Foundation dba Gilbert Arts Academy.

Other concerning trends include a rising dropout rate, from 0.0% in 2018-2019 to 3.4% in 2021-2022, and significant racial disparities in student performance. With 50.57% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school faces additional challenges in supporting its student population. Overall, the school's declining performance and equity issues suggest the need for a comprehensive review and targeted interventions to improve outcomes for all students.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 862 E Elliot Rd
       Gilbert, AZ  85234-6912


(480) 325-6100

District: Kaizen Education Foundation dba Gilbert Arts Academy

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,704 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  n/a Help
Number of students:  176

Racial breakdown:

White:
44.3%
Hispanic:
34.7%
African American:
9.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.6% Help


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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.08. (See more...)
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Compare Details Kaizen Education Foundation dba Gilbert Arts Academy 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 51.53. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (44.3%), Hispanic (34.7%), African American (9.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 50.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kaizen Education Foundation dba Gilbert Arts Academy is $12,704.
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Rank History for Kaizen Education Foundation dba Gilbert Arts Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Kaizen Education Foundation dba Gilbert Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 64.59 390th 1090 64.2%
2011 64.92 378th 1075 64.8%
2012 69.17 336th 1141 70.6%
2013 55.97 503rd 1158 56.6%
2014 46.44 582nd 1079 46.1%
2015 78.24 187th 955 80.4%
2016 66.93 336th 1079 68.9%
2017 51.79 468th 1106 57.7%
2018 65.51 363rd 1109 67.3%
2019 66.75 349th 1039 66.4%
2021 35.51 716th 1226 41.6%
2023 40.08 678th 1245 45.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Kaizen Education Foundation dba Gilbert Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 32.22 745th 1027 27.5%
2023 33.00 476th 617 22.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Kaizen Education Foundation dba Gilbert Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.23 879th 1201 26.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Kaizen Education Foundation dba Gilbert Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.35 38th 820 95.4%
2022 30.62 455th 618 26.4%
2023 66.20 284th 1116 74.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Homeless students at Kaizen Education Foundation dba Gilbert Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 45.51 162nd 423 61.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Kaizen Education Foundation dba Gilbert Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.62 389th 1023 62.0%
2019 68.50 239th 862 72.3%
2021 37.06 704th 1219 42.2%
2022 36.33 547th 824 33.6%
2023 52.05 504th 1219 58.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Kaizen Education Foundation dba Gilbert Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 30.40 790th 1220 35.2%
2022 14.11 743rd 830 10.5%
2023 34.57 745th 1216 38.7%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Kaizen Education Foundation dba Gilbert Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 22.29 826th 895 7.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Kaizen Education Foundation dba Gilbert Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 37.26 698th 1198 41.7%
2022 54.05 331st 716 53.8%
2023 53.72 463rd 1170 60.4%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Kaizen Education Foundation dba Gilbert Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.06 377th 720 47.6%
2019 37.88 393rd 595 33.9%
2021 31.70 838th 1161 27.8%
2022 16.57 722nd 800 9.8%
2023 31.81 733rd 1024 28.4%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Kaizen Education Foundation dba Gilbert Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 53.69 308th 832 63.0%
2023 51.53 324th 854 62.1%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Kaizen Education Foundation dba Gilbert Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 27.55 499th 650 23.2%
2023 58.97 132nd 384 65.6%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Kaizen Education Foundation dba Gilbert Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.10 644th 789 18.4%
2023 88.88 18th 363 95.0%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Kaizen Education Foundation dba Gilbert Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 65.63 96th 369 74.0%
2023 66.71 153rd 717 78.7%
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Rank History for middle school Homeless students at Kaizen Education Foundation dba Gilbert Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 64.20 31st 257 87.9%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Kaizen Education Foundation dba Gilbert Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 57.47 280th 820 65.9%
2022 59.36 175th 494 64.6%
2023 66.10 215th 806 73.3%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Kaizen Education Foundation dba Gilbert Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 47.50 340th 818 58.4%
2022 47.62 229th 476 51.9%
2023 36.39 452nd 810 44.2%
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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Kaizen Education Foundation dba Gilbert Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 9.68 381st 404 5.7%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Kaizen Education Foundation dba Gilbert Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 23.34 496th 573 13.4%
2023 70.29 72nd 400 82.0%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Kaizen Education Foundation dba Gilbert Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 47.45 323rd 802 59.7%
2022 79.76 56th 392 85.7%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Kaizen Education Foundation dba Gilbert Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 55.99 301st 780 61.4%
2022 37.65 309th 446 30.7%
2023 25.99 521st 675 22.8%
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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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Open Quote GAA is a wonderful school! The teachers and staff are among the best! I am impressed with their passion for the students and school in general. You won't find a more dedicated group of educators. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Kaizen Education Foundation dba Gilbert Arts Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 101 22 6 25 0 n/a n/a 0 154
2011 100 9 6 32 0 0 13 0 160
2012 120 7 9 42 0 0 16 0 194
2013 104 8 8 33 0 1 11 0 165
2014 86 6 3 33 0 1 6 0 135
2015 92 10 3 55 1 1 9 0 171
2016 89 9 2 35 0 1 12 0 148
2017 94 6 2 35 1 1 17 0 156
2018 98 6 4 25 0 1 11 0 145
2019 99 4 4 22 0 1 10 0 140
2020 110 8 3 27 1 0 15 0 164
2021 92 12 4 52 1 1 18 0 180
2022 88 11 2 53 6 0 14 0 174
2023 78 17 2 61 4 0 14 0 176

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 Kaizen Education Foundation dba Gilbert Arts Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 154 n/a n/a 41.6
2011 160 n/a n/a 41.9
2012 194 n/a n/a 41.8
2013 165 n/a n/a 42.4
2014 135 n/a n/a 34.1
2015 171 n/a n/a 59.6
2016 148 n/a n/a 44.6
2017 156 n/a n/a 62.2
2018 145 n/a n/a 48.3
2019 140 n/a n/a 40
2020 164 n/a n/a 45.7
2021 180 n/a n/a n/a
2022 174 n/a n/a 25.3
2023 176 n/a n/a 50.6

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 Kaizen Education Foundation dba Gilbert Arts Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 154 n/a n/a 41.6
2011 160 n/a n/a 41.9
2012 194 n/a n/a 41.8
2013 165 n/a n/a 42.4
2014 135 n/a n/a 34.1
2015 171 n/a n/a 59.6
2016 148 n/a n/a 44.6
2017 156 n/a n/a 62.2
2018 145 n/a n/a 48.3
2019 140 n/a n/a 40
2020 164 n/a n/a 45.7
2021 180 n/a n/a n/a
2022 174 n/a n/a 25.3
2023 176 n/a n/a 50.6

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 Kaizen Education Foundation dba Gilbert Arts Academy

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,178 (10.7%) $153 (1.4%) $2,508 (22.8%) $5,956 (54.2%) $3,696 (33.7%) $9,652 (87.9%) $10,983
2020 $560 (5.4%) $672 (6.5%) $1,792 (17.4%) $4,833 (46.9%) $4,234 (41.1%) $9,067 (88.0%) $10,299
2021 $946 (9.3%) $666 (6.5%) $2,558 (25.1%) $4,871 (47.7%) $3,728 (36.5%) $8,598 (84.2%) $10,210
2022 $1,190 (9.4%) $1,751 (13.8%) $4,130 (32.5%) $5,538 (43.6%) $4,226 (33.3%) $9,764 (76.9%) $12,704

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
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Impact of COVID-19 on Kaizen Education Foundation dba Gilbert Arts Academy

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Ranks 349th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 678th of 1245 Elementary schools
 20.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
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Change (%)
Total Students140176
 25.7%
African American417
 325%
American Indian04
Asian42
 50%
Hispanic2261
 177.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White9978
 21.2%
Two or More Races1014
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40%50.6%
 10.6%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 176 students attended Kaizen Education Foundation dba Gilbert Arts Academy.

Students at Kaizen Education Foundation dba Gilbert Arts Academy are 44% White, 35% Hispanic, 10% African American, 8% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 1% Asian.


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