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Hale Elementary School vs. Patterson Elementary School

Should you attend Hale Elementary School or Patterson Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Hale Elementary School
1425 N 23rd St
Mesa, AZ 85213
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Patterson Elementary School
1211 E Guadalupe Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Hale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Patterson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 489 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Hale Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 536 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Patterson Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
489 students
536 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hale Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Patterson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hale Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Patterson Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
37 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hale Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Patterson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hale Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Patterson Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#201 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 20%)
#230 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hale Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Patterson Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
65%
(Top 10% in AZ)
57%
(Top 20% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hale Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Patterson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
59%
(Top 20% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
62%
(Top 20% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hale Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Patterson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Top 30% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Top 20% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Hale Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Patterson Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
26
Kindergarten Students
53
69
Grade 1 Students
61
58
Grade 2 Students
69
81
Grade 3 Students
71
65
Grade 4 Students
75
71
Grade 5 Students
82
82
Grade 6 Students
78
84

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Hale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Patterson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Patterson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
16%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Patterson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Patterson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
69%
59%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Patterson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Patterson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.50
0.58
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hale Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Patterson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
24%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hale Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Patterson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hale Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Patterson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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