Serving 772 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Gowan Science Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 772 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 72%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in AZ
Math Proficiency
: 50% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Gowan Science Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gowan Science Academy is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Gowan Science Academy is ranked #295 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Gowan Science Academy often compared to?
Gowan Science Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Desert View Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Gowan Science Academy?
772 students attend Gowan Science Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Gowan Science Academy students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gowan Science Academy?
Gowan Science Academy has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gowan Science Academy offer ?
Gowan Science Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Gowan Science Academy part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 772 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 72%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 50% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
