Serving 120 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Gilbert Arts Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 120 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Gilbert Arts Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Gilbert Arts Academy's student population of 120 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
120 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Gilbert Arts Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Gilbert Arts Academy is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#912 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
33%
49%
Black
10%
6%
White
43%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Gilbert Arts Academy's ranking?
Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Gilbert Arts Academy is ranked #912 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Gilbert Arts Academy?
120 students attend Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Gilbert Arts Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Gilbert Arts Academy students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Gilbert Arts Academy?
Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Gilbert Arts Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Gilbert Arts Academy offer ?
Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Gilbert Arts Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Gilbert Arts Academy part of?
Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Gilbert Arts Academy is part of Kaizen Education Foundation DBA Gilbert Arts Acade (90333) School District.
In what neighborhood is Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Gilbert Arts Academy located?
Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Gilbert Arts Academy is located in the Lowe Estates neighborhood of Gilbert, AZ.
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