Serving 880 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Cheyenne Traditional School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 880 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cheyenne Traditional School 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
Cheyenne Traditional School's student population of 880 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
880 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cheyenne Traditional School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cheyenne Traditional School is 0.39, 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
#35 out of 1956 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
9%
3%
Hispanic
10%
47%
Black
n/a
6%
White
77%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
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 Cheyenne Traditional School's ranking?
Cheyenne Traditional School is ranked #35 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Cheyenne Traditional School often compared to?
Cheyenne Traditional Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Desert Canyon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Cheyenne Traditional School?
880 students attend Cheyenne Traditional School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Cheyenne Traditional School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cheyenne Traditional School?
Cheyenne Traditional School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cheyenne Traditional School offer ?
Cheyenne Traditional School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Cheyenne Traditional School part of?
Cheyenne Traditional School is part of Scottsdale Unified District (4240) School District.
In what neighborhood is Cheyenne Traditional School located?
Cheyenne Traditional School is located in the Aztec Corridor neighborhood of Scottsdale, AZ.
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