Gem Charter School

About Gem Charter School

Gem Charter School is a public, tuition-free charter school located in the heart of the city. It provides a safe and nurturing learning environment for students in grades K-8. At Gem, we strive to create a culture of excellence and respect for all. We are committed to providing an innovative and challenging curriculum that prepares our students for success in college and beyond.
Our school focuses on the development of the whole child, with a focus on academic achievement, social-emotional growth, and character development. We offer a variety of extracurricular activities and clubs, as well as a strong focus on the arts. We also provide a wide range of support services, such as guidance counseling, health services, and special education.
Gem Charter School is committed to creating a safe and welcoming learning environment for all of our students. We are proud to foster a culture of inclusivity, respect, and acceptance. We strive to create a community where all students are given the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Address:	207 N Mesa Dr Mesa, AZ 85201
Phone:	(480) 599-0137
Site:	–
Grades:	Charter School
Enrollment:	80 students

Overview Gem Charter School

Gem Charter School serves 80 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Gem Charter School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Gem Charter School

Gem Charter School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Gem Charter School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.