Weinberg Gifted Academy

Summary:

Weinberg Gifted Academy is an exceptional elementary school located in Gilbert, Arizona that serves students from pre-kindergarten to 6th grade. With a student population of 608, the school is part of the Chandler Unified School District, which is ranked 94 out of 288 districts in Arizona and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Weinberg Gifted Academy has consistently been ranked among the top 2 elementary schools in Arizona over the past several years, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school significantly outperforms the Chandler Unified School District and the state of Arizona in academic proficiency across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 95% of 3rd graders at Weinberg Gifted Academy were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 55% for the district and 39% for the state. Additionally, the school ranks among the top schools in Arizona for various student subgroups, including female students, male students, Asian students, Hispanic students, White students, multi-racial students, and special education students.

Despite having a very low percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (2.96% in 2022-2023), Weinberg Gifted Academy still ranks among the top 14 elementary schools in Arizona for this subgroup, demonstrating its ability to support and challenge students regardless of their economic status. The school's consistent high rankings, exceptional test scores, and ability to support students from all backgrounds make it a model for other schools to emulate.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 5245 S Val Vista Dr
       Gilbert, AZ  85298-1010


(480) 812-6600

District: Chandler Unified District #80

SchoolDigger Rank:
2nd of 912 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,816 Help


Students who attend Weinberg Gifted Academy usually attend:

Middle:    Willie & Coy Payne Junior High
High:    Perry High School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.0 Help
Number of students:  748

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.5%
Asian:
27.9%
Hispanic:
9.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  3% Help


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Compare Details Weinberg Gifted Academy ranks better than 99.8% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks first among 29 ranked elementary schools in the Chandler Unified District #80! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 99.39. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (50.5%), Asian (27.9%), Hispanic (9.9%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Weinberg Gifted Academy is 19. 29 elementary schools in the Chandler Unified District #80 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Weinberg Gifted Academy is $6,816. 28 elementary schools in the Chandler Unified District #80 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Weinberg Gifted Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Weinberg Gifted Academy 2nd of 912 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Weinberg Gifted Academy in the ranking list.)

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Chandler Unified District #80:

SchoolDigger ranks Chandler Unified District #80 102nd of 297 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Weinberg Gifted Academy

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Rank History for all students at Weinberg Gifted Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 77.05 242nd 1062 77.2%
2010 72.83 292nd 1090 73.2%
2011 71.95 303rd 1075 71.8%
2012 76.77 246th 1141 78.4%
2013 76.20 246th 1158 78.8%
2014 80.59 199th 1079 81.6%
2015 77.85 192nd 955 79.9%
2016 81.90 193rd 1079 82.1%
2017 80.25 213th 1106 80.7%
2018 82.54 185th 1109 83.3%
2019 77.89 227th 1039 78.2%
2021 99.36 2nd 1226 99.8%
2022 98.73 2nd 1000 99.8%
2023 99.33 2nd 1245 99.8%
2024 99.39 2nd 912 99.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Weinberg Gifted Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 95.88 1st 1027 99.9%
2022 91.19 8th 444 98.2%
2023 97.17 2nd 617 99.7%
2024 86.71 1st 5 80.0%
See the entire list of Best Arizona Elementary Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Weinberg Gifted Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.24 148th 417 64.5%
2021 86.92 40th 1201 96.7%
2022 95.79 2nd 145 98.6%
2023 98.82 4th 820 99.5%
See the entire list of Best Arizona Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Weinberg Gifted Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.92 195th 820 76.2%
2023 95.82 14th 1116 98.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Weinberg Gifted Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.44 228th 1023 77.7%
2019 61.95 307th 862 64.4%
2021 98.47 3rd 1219 99.8%
2022 97.00 2nd 824 99.8%
2023 98.84 2nd 1219 99.8%
2024 98.58 3rd 602 99.5%
See the entire list of Best Arizona Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Weinberg Gifted Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.64 145th 1032 85.9%
2019 79.61 140th 850 83.5%
2021 99.28 2nd 1220 99.8%
2022 97.96 2nd 830 99.8%
2023 99.29 2nd 1216 99.8%
2024 98.99 2nd 628 99.7%
See the entire list of Best Arizona Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at Weinberg Gifted Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 82.60 35th 620 94.4%
2022 94.36 4th 270 98.5%
2023 95.39 4th 316 98.7%
2024 87.78 2nd 28 92.9%
See the entire list of Best Arizona Elementary Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Weinberg Gifted Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.84 141st 911 84.5%
2019 81.49 109th 709 84.6%
2021 99.69 2nd 1198 99.8%
2023 99.03 2nd 1170 99.8%
See the entire list of Best Arizona Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Weinberg Gifted Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.98 218th 720 69.7%
2019 54.26 270th 595 54.6%
2021 95.53 5th 1161 99.6%
2022 96.69 1st 800 99.9%
2023 97.64 1st 1024 99.9%
2024 97.59 2nd 486 99.6%
See the entire list of Best Arizona Elementary Schools for White Students!

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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Reviews:
by a student
Thursday, November 11, 2021

Open Quote The ability that the teacher have to enhance their students work ethic and mindset towards school is phenomenal. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Open Quote Principal doesn't have a clue on how to run a school. I would not send my kids there. You would be better off at a charter school than there. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Weinberg Gifted Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 267 3 0 108 5 n/a n/a 73 456
1989 349 3 0 124 6 n/a n/a -20 462
1990 374 4 n/a 117 12 n/a n/a -60 447
1991 354 2 0 104 18 n/a n/a -42 436
1992 343 5 0 113 17 n/a n/a -1 477
1993 345 1 0 161 16 n/a n/a 0 523
1994 370 6 0 165 16 n/a n/a 0 557
1995 372 5 0 173 14 n/a n/a 0 564
1996 372 5 0 173 14 n/a n/a 0 564
1997 370 3 0 174 15 n/a n/a 0 562
1998 362 5 2 177 9 n/a n/a 0 555
1999 376 4 2 176 6 n/a n/a 0 564
2000 450 3 3 178 7 n/a n/a 0 641
2001 454 1 2 146 3 n/a n/a 0 606
2004 671 9 3 163 8 n/a n/a 0 854
2005 662 13 15 151 11 n/a n/a 0 852
2006 701 29 42 173 9 n/a n/a 0 954
2007 684 37 61 174 11 n/a n/a 0 967
2008 555 47 46 145 8 n/a n/a 0 801
2009 482 31 44 109 6 n/a n/a 0 672
2010 529 44 48 110 5 n/a n/a 0 736
2011 563 36 42 110 6 1 0 0 758
2012 560 30 43 100 7 2 3 0 745
2013 519 22 38 95 13 1 11 0 699
2014 602 13 35 110 11 1 21 0 793
2015 653 23 33 110 8 1 18 0 846
2016 603 18 21 111 5 1 18 0 777
2017 618 25 21 113 4 1 26 0 808
2018 613 22 20 112 3 1 24 0 795
2019 589 18 28 120 4 1 26 0 786
2020 594 19 27 134 6 1 35 0 816
2021 192 1 59 18 0 1 14 0 285
2022 315 5 92 35 0 1 37 0 485
2023 364 5 139 50 0 1 49 0 608
2024 378 10 209 74 4 1 72 0 748

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 Weinberg Gifted Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 456 24.5 18.6 n/a
1989 462 21.5 21.4 n/a
1990 447 22.5 19.8 n/a
1991 436 22.5 19.3 n/a
1992 477 24.3 19.6 n/a
1993 523 21.0 24.9 n/a
1994 557 24.8 22.5 n/a
1995 564 29.5 19.1 n/a
1996 564 29.5 19.1 n/a
1997 562 28.7 19.6 n/a
1998 555 28.2 19.7 n/a
1999 564 27.2 20.7 n/a
2000 641 29.1 22.0 n/a
2001 606 26.2 23.1 n/a
2004 854 36.4 23.5 20.1
2005 852 38.1 22.4 28.2
2006 954 47.7 20.0 16.5
2007 967 56.0 17.3 13.7
2008 801 51.1 15.7 12.7
2009 672 39.2 17.1 18.9
2010 736 36.1 20.3 21.3
2011 758 38.5 19.6 22.4
2012 745 37.8 19.7 21.6
2013 699 37.5 18.6 23.9
2014 793 39.8 19.9 22.2
2015 846 42.0 20.1 18.2
2016 777 41.0 18.9 16.9
2017 808 42.3 19.1 18.7
2018 795 43.4 18.3 12.8
2019 786 44.2 17.7 10.8
2020 816 44.2 18.4 7.8
2021 285 18.3 15.5 n/a
2022 485 26.2 18.4 1
2023 608 32.4 18.7 3
2024 748 39.2 19.0 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 Weinberg Gifted Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 456 24.5 18.6 n/a
1989 462 21.5 21.4 n/a
1990 447 22.5 19.8 n/a
1991 436 22.5 19.3 n/a
1992 477 24.3 19.6 n/a
1993 523 21.0 24.9 n/a
1994 557 24.8 22.5 n/a
1995 564 29.5 19.1 n/a
1996 564 29.5 19.1 n/a
1997 562 28.7 19.6 n/a
1998 555 28.2 19.7 n/a
1999 564 27.2 20.7 n/a
2000 641 29.1 22.0 n/a
2001 606 26.2 23.1 n/a
2004 854 36.4 23.5 20.1
2005 852 38.1 22.4 28.2
2006 954 47.7 20.0 16.5
2007 967 56.0 17.3 13.7
2008 801 51.1 15.7 12.7
2009 672 39.2 17.1 18.9
2010 736 36.1 20.3 21.3
2011 758 38.5 19.6 22.4
2012 745 37.8 19.7 21.6
2013 699 37.5 18.6 23.9
2014 793 39.8 19.9 22.2
2015 846 42.0 20.1 18.2
2016 777 41.0 18.9 16.9
2017 808 42.3 19.1 18.7
2018 795 43.4 18.3 12.8
2019 786 44.2 17.7 10.8
2020 816 44.2 18.4 7.8
2021 285 18.3 15.5 n/a
2022 485 26.2 18.4 1
2023 608 32.4 18.7 3
2024 748 39.2 19.0 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 Weinberg Gifted 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 $6,699 (86.0%) $653 (8.4%) $14,050 (180.3%) $164 (2.1%) $278 (3.6%) $442 (5.7%) $7,794
2020 $39 (0.6%) $14 (0.2%) $92 (1.4%) $5,933 (91.5%) $498 (7.7%) $6,431 (99.2%) $6,484
2021 $23 (0.2%) $111 (1.0%) $156 (1.4%) $7,544 (69.3%) $3,208 (29.5%) $10,752 (98.8%) $10,885
2022 $588 (8.6%) $95 (1.4%) $1,271 (18.6%) $5,818 (85.4%) $314 (4.6%) $6,133 (90.0%) $6,816

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Weinberg Gifted Academy

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.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 227th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 2nd of 1245 Elementary schools
 21.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students786608
 22.6%
African American185
 72.2%
American Indian40
 100%
Asian28139
 396.4%
Hispanic12050
 58.3%
Pacific Islander11
White589364
 38.2%
Two or More Races2649
 88.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients10.8%3%
 7.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Weinberg Gifted Academy

Students at Weinberg Gifted Academy are 51% White, 28% Asian, 10% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Students who attend Weinberg Gifted Academy usually go on to attend:

Middle : Willie & Coy Payne Junior High
High : Perry High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 748 students attended Weinberg Gifted Academy.

Yes! Weinberg Gifted Academy is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 2nd of 912 Arizona elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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