South Valley Jr. High

2034 S LINDSAY RD
GILBERT, AZ 85295

www.gilbertschools.net

848 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

South Valley Junior High, located in Gilbert, Arizona, is a prominent middle school within the Gilbert Public Schools district. Serving students in grades 7 and 8, the school is committed to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with the social and emotional development characteristic of the junior high years. The campus offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school, supplemented by a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and elective programs that encourage student engagement and personal growth.

The school prides itself on being a hub for the local community, emphasizing strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. By focusing on core values such as integrity, responsibility, and academic excellence, South Valley Junior High aims to provide a supportive atmosphere where students feel challenged and empowered. Through its dedicated faculty and diverse set of learning opportunities, the school strives to cultivate well-rounded citizens who are prepared to succeed in an increasingly complex world.

848

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Valley Jr. High
Demographic	Student Count
White	499
Hispanic	211
Black	35
Asian	29
Two or More	57
American Indian	11
Pacific Islander	6

White
499 (58.8 %)
Hispanic
211 (24.9 %)
Two or More
57 (6.7 %)
Black
35 (4.1 %)
Asian
29 (3.4 %)
American Indian
11 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Gilbert Unified District (4239)
Phone:	(480)855-0015
Website:	http://www.gilbertschools.net
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	848
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 405

Grade 8 443