Weinberg Gifted Academy

About Weinberg Gifted Academy

Weinberg Gifted Academy is a special school designed to meet the needs of gifted and talented students. Located in Northbrook, Illinois, the Academy offers a unique learning environment that is tailored to the individual needs of each student. The Academy provides a challenging academic program with a focus on the development of critical thinking, creative problem solving, and the application of knowledge. The curriculum is designed to foster the growth of each student’s potential and to prepare them for success in college and beyond.
The Academy also provides a wide range of extracurricular activities and clubs to foster social, emotional, and physical development. These activities include sports, arts, music, drama, and other clubs. The Academy also offers a variety of enrichment activities and field trips to help students develop a deeper understanding of the world around them.
Weinberg Gifted Academy is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. The Academy strives to create an atmosphere of respect, inclusivity, and acceptance, and to ensure that all students feel comfortable and supported. The Academy is committed to providing a quality education to all students, regardless of their background or circumstances.

Address:	5245 S Val Vista Dr Gilbert, AZ 85298
Phone:	(480) 812-7500
Site:	cusd80.com
Grades:	Pre-K – 6
Enrollment:	285 students

Overview Weinberg Gifted Academy

Weinberg Gifted Academy serves 285 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Weinberg Gifted Academy placed in the top 1% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (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 90-94% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Weinberg Gifted Academy

Weinberg Gifted Academy is ranked within the top 1% 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 Weinberg Gifted Academy is 0.49, 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.