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Schools in Gilbert · Gilbert Community School District

Gilbert’s public schools outscore almost every Iowa district

Math proficiency in Gilbert’s districts is 90%, above the Iowa average (64%). The grade covers the public school district serving Gilbert, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Iowa, not nationally.

K–12Where will my kid go?

From Iowa state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
92%
▲ 22 pts vs IA 70%
2021–22
Math proficiency
90%
▲ 26 pts vs IA 64%
2021–22
Graduate on time
95–100%
▲ 8–12 pts vs IA 88%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$12.6K
▼ 8% vs IA $13.7K
FY2024
Students per teacher
15.9
IA 14.1 · larger classes
Schools in town
4
1,682 students on the public path
In brief

Gilbert’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 92% and math 90% in spring 2022, against 70% and 64% statewide; 95–100% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $12,597 per student, against $13,713 across Iowa (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school

From grade 3 the district’s path is Gilbert Intermediate School, then Gilbert Middle School, then Gilbert High School. Enrollment is up 6% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Gilbert’s grade

A+ Test scoresA− Graduation

A+: better than 99% of Iowa school districts. Test scores and graduation are both above the Iowa average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Iowa school districts we grade (326)Better than 99%
Lower resultsHigher results
Iowa towns with similar household incomes (115)Better than 98%
A firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,148 test results and a graduating class of 138 wouldn’t change the letter. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Gilbert’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,148 in math, 1,148 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Gilbert, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–2Gilbert Elementary SchoolGilbert Community School DistrictNo scores
3–5Gilbert Intermediate SchoolGilbert Community School DistrictA+
6–8Gilbert Middle SchoolGilbert Community School DistrictA+
9–12Gilbert High SchoolGilbert Community School DistrictA+

Gilbert’s public schools are run by Gilbert Community School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Gilbert Community School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 4 schools · 1,682 students, up 6% since 2020–21 · 15.9 per teacher (IA 14.1)
$12,597IA $13,713 · FY2024
A+
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading92%
State average 69.7% · 1148 students tested
Math90%
State average 63.8% · 1148 students tested

Gilbert vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Iowa towns that share Gilbert’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
GilbertA+Gilbert

Every school in Gilbert

4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Iowa’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Gilbertby address
Gilbert Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2
409 students16:1Rate it →
Gilbert Intermediate School
Elementary · Grades 3–5
A+
356 students17:1Rate it →
Gilbert Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
A+
408 students15:1Rate it →
Gilbert High School
High · Grades 9–12
A+
509 students15:1Rate it →

Questions about Gilbert’s schools

Are Gilbert’s schools good?

By Iowa’s own tests, yes: the public schools Gilbert children attend outscore 99% of Iowa’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A+ Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 98%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Gilbert in?

Gilbert Community School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,682 students in 4 schools (2024–25).

Where do Gilbert kids go to high school?

Gilbert High School, with 509 students; its own test results earn an A+.

What is Gilbert’s graduation rate?

95–100% of the class of 2023 in Gilbert Community School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Iowa.

How much does Gilbert spend per student?

$12,597 in Gilbert Community School District (FY2024), against $13,713 across Iowa. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Iowa. Stars are from neighbors.