About This School
Finley Farms Elementary School is located in Gilbert, AZ and is one of 28 elementary schools in Gilbert Unified District. It is a public school that serves 900 students in grades K-6.
Finley Farms Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Arizona in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Finley Farms Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2008, Finley Farms Elementary School had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Arizona average is 20 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Finley Farms Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Finley Farms Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Arizona in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Finley Farms Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2008, Finley Farms Elementary School had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Arizona average is 20 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Finley Farms Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Gilbert Unified District District Spending
$6,566Per Pupil
The Gilbert Unified District spends $6,566 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 61% on instruction, 34% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Gilbert Unified District District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Arizona, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Arizona's Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) Results for all subjects tested.
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Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Greenfield Elementary School 0.6 miles |  |
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| Tutor Time Charter School - Val Vista Lakes 0.8 miles | n/a | |
| Sonoma Ranch Elementary School 1.3 miles |  |
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| Mesquite Elementary School 1.5 miles |  |
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| Christ's Greenfield Lutheran School 1.5 miles | n/a |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades K-6
- Gilbert Unified District
Made AYP
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Contact
Finley Farms Elementary School375 South Columbus Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 507-1624
www.gilbertschools.net
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Test Scores
About the TERRANOVA
What is it?
The TerraNova is a series of nationally norm-referenced tests that assess general academic knowledge in core subjects, as well as providing national comparisons.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 2 through 9 are assessed in reading, language arts and math.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a percentile rank, which indicates how well they performed in comparison to their peers in other states. The goal is for all students to score at or above the national average, or 50th percentile, on the test.
About the AIMS
What is it?
Arizona's Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 are assessed in reading, writing and math.
How is it Scored?
Students score at one of four levels: falls far below standard, approaches the standard, meets the standard or exceeds the standard. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed state standards.
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TestRating
9 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Arizona, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Arizona's Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 900
48%
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Finley Farms Elementary School had 22% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Arizona had 47% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
White
73%
Hispanic
19%
Asian/Pacific Islander
4%
Black
4%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
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20:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Finley Farms Elementary School had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Finley Farms Elementary School
Cannot praise the school enough. The staff is out of this world. Ms. Smith prepares any student for junior high. She is the best teacher there!
Submitted by a Parent on May 24, 2011
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