A+
Excellent
94/100

Neely Traditional Academy

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 500 E HOUSTON AVE, Gilbert, AZ 85234
Overall
A+
94/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
2.7 grade levels above the U.S. average · 98th percentile in Arizona
Growth
B+
Students gain 1.13 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 68th percentile
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Arizona for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Arizona schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

94
Repit Score
out of 100
824
Students
enrolled
17.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$11K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%98/1002.7 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%68/100Students gain 1.13 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.27 in 2009–19; 61st percentile in Arizona (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%67/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 15% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Arizona schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +12 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Arizona. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency87% (+44 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency87% (+45 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Arizona state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White87%92%reading +27 pts, math +34 pts98th percentile (list)
Hispanic77%77%reading +43 pts, math +44 pts98th percentile (list)
Asian95%95%reading +25 pts, math +22 pts98th percentile (list)
Multiracial85%85%reading +31 pts, math +35 pts96th percentile (list)
Low-income72%72%reading +40 pts, math +41 pts99th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 500 E HOUSTON AVE
City Gilbert
ZIP Code 85234
District 0403400
NCES School ID 040340001064
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 85234

Understanding the community around Neely Traditional Academy helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $110,735
Per Capita Income $46,942
Poverty Rate 4.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 56.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.8%
High School or Higher 95.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $441,300
Median Rent $1,733
Owner-Occupied 75.1%
Renter-Occupied 24.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Neely Traditional Academy.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 43.8%
Female 56.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 52.4%
Hispanic/Latino 22.7%
Asian 14.4%
Two or More Races 6.8%
Black 2.8%
American Indian 0.5%
Pacific Islander 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 824
Teachers (FTE) 46.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Neely Traditional Academy?
Neely Traditional Academy has a Repit School Score of 94 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Neely Traditional Academy?
Neely Traditional Academy has 824 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.8:1.
What grades does Neely Traditional Academy serve?
Neely Traditional Academy serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Neely Traditional Academy receive per student?
Neely Traditional Academy receives $10,931 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Neely Traditional Academy in 85234 ▼
Avg Home Value
$554,682
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,813
1-Year Change
+1.4%
% Renters
24.9%

Other Schools in 85234

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026