Serving 820 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 92% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 820 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 92% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence's student population of 820 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
820 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence ranks within the top 1% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence is 0.63, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#9 out of 1956 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
55%
3%
Hispanic
11%
47%
Black
3%
6%
White
25%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence's ranking?
Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence is ranked #9 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence often compared to?
Chandler Traditional Academy - Independenceis often viewed alongside schools like Basis Chandler Primary- South Campus by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
92% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence?
820 students attend Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence students are Asian, 25% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence?
Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence offer ?
Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence part of?
Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence is part of Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) School District.
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