Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista) vs Weinberg Gifted Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista)
Gilbert · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
403 students
Weinberg Gifted Academy
Gilbert · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
741 students
| Measure | Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista) Gilbert, Arizona | Weinberg Gifted Academy Gilbert, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #278 of 1,136 | #263 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #15299 of 50,301 | #14761 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 403 | 741 |
| Enrollment | 403 | 741 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 65% |
| city | Gilbert | Gilbert |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (64.2 vs 65.1).
- •Weinberg Gifted Academy does better on math proficiency (65% vs 52%).
- •Weinberg Gifted Academy does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 62%).
- •Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista) does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 18.5).
- •Weinberg Gifted Academy is the larger school with 741 students compared with 403.
- •Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista) is a charter school while Weinberg Gifted Academy is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista) better than Weinberg Gifted Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista) and Weinberg Gifted Academy?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Gilbert and Gilbert in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista): 403. Weinberg Gifted Academy: 741. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista) and Weinberg Gifted Academy rank in Arizona?
Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista) is 278th of 1,136 and Weinberg Gifted Academy is 263rd of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).