Best middle schools in Gilbert Unified District (4239) (2025)
Schools classified as middle schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 5 schools in Gilbert Unified District (4239), Arizona. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Arizona.
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- Lowest Student–Teacher Ratio in Gilbert Unified District (4239)
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- 158South Valley Jr. HighGilbert · Public Middle59% Math proficiency · 875 students
- 256Highland Jr High SchoolMesa · Public Middle52% Math proficiency · 961 students
- 356Greenfield Junior High SchoolGilbert · Public Middle61% Math proficiency · 1,160 students
- 442Desert Ridge Jr. HighMesa · Public Middle38% Math proficiency · 925 students
- 532Mesquite Jr High SchoolGilbert · Public Middle38% Math proficiency · 648 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Valley Jr. High Gilbert · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 57.6 Top 50% | 59% Math proficiency | 875 |
| 2 | Highland Jr High School Mesa · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 55.7 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 961 |
| 3 | Greenfield Junior High School Gilbert · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 55.5 Top 50% | 61% Math proficiency | 1,160 |
| 4 | Desert Ridge Jr. High Mesa · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 42.4 Lower 50% | 38% Math proficiency | 925 |
| 5 | Mesquite Jr High School Gilbert · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 32.0 Lower 50% | 38% Math proficiency | 648 |
South Valley Jr. High in Gilbert leads the 2025 list of middle schools in Gilbert Unified District (4239) with a Success Index (US) of 57.6. Of the 5 schools shown, 5 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Arizona middle schools rankings, every school on the Gilbert Unified District (4239) page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best middle school in Gilbert Unified District (4239)?
South Valley Jr. High in Gilbert, Arizona ranks first among middle schools in Gilbert Unified District (4239) with a Success Index (US) of 57.6 out of 100 (Enrollment: 875).
How are middle schools in Gilbert Unified District (4239) ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.