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Rancho Gabriela vs. Ashton Ranch Middle School

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School Overview

School
Rancho Gabriela
15272 W Gabriela Dr
Surprise, AZ 85379
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Ashton Ranch Middle School
14898 W Acoma Dr
Surprise, AZ 85379
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Rancho Gabriela ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 571 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Rancho Gabriela ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 489 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ashton Ranch Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower 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 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
571 students
489 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rancho Gabriela over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ashton Ranch Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rancho Gabriela.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ashton Ranch Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
34 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rancho Gabriela over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ashton Ranch Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rancho Gabriela with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dysart Unified District (4243) 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 Ashton Ranch Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dysart Unified District (4243) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

n/a
#1042 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Bottom 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ashton Ranch Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
55%
(Top 20% in AZ)
24%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rancho Gabriela who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dysart Unified District (4243) 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 Ashton Ranch Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dysart Unified District (4243) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
48%
(20-21 School Year Data)
35%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rancho Gabriela who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dysart Unified District (4243) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ashton Ranch Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dysart Unified District (4243) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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29%
(Top 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Rancho Gabriela by grade.
This chart displays the students of Ashton Ranch Middle School by grade.
Pre-K Students
67
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Kindergarten Students
83
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Grade 1 Students
97
-
Grade 2 Students
93
-
Grade 3 Students
116
-
Grade 4 Students
115
-
Grade 5 Students
-
117
Grade 6 Students
-
110
Grade 7 Students
-
120
Grade 8 Students
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142

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Rancho Gabriela, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Dysart Unified District (4243) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Ashton Ranch Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Dysart Unified District (4243) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Rancho Gabriela, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Dysart Unified District (4243) 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 Asian at Ashton Ranch Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Dysart Unified District (4243) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
39%
38%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rancho Gabriela, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dysart Unified District (4243) 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 Ashton Ranch Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dysart Unified District (4243) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
7%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Rancho Gabriela, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dysart Unified District (4243) 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 Ashton Ranch Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dysart Unified District (4243) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
45%
41%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rancho Gabriela, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dysart Unified District (4243) 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 Ashton Ranch Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dysart Unified District (4243) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
7%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Rancho Gabriela, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dysart Unified District (4243) 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 Ashton Ranch Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dysart Unified District (4243) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.64
0.68
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rancho Gabriela, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dysart Unified District (4243) 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 Ashton Ranch Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dysart Unified District (4243) 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
56%
67%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rancho Gabriela, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dysart Unified District (4243) 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 Ashton Ranch Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dysart Unified District (4243) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
12%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rancho Gabriela, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dysart Unified District (4243) 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 Ashton Ranch Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dysart Unified District (4243) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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