Combs Traditional Academy

38300 N Gantzel Rd
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 204 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Combs Traditional Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 204 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Top 30% in AZ
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Combs Traditional Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Combs Traditional Academy's student population of 204 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
204 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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School Rankings

Combs Traditional Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Combs Traditional Academy is 0.60, 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.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#527 out of 1956 schools
(Top 30%)
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50-54%
35%
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45-49%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Combs Traditional Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
5%
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
44%
48%
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Black
3%
6%
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White
46%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of Combs Traditional Academy and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Combs Traditional Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Combs Traditional Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Combs Traditional Academy's ranking?
Combs Traditional Academy is ranked #527 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Combs Traditional Academy often compared to?
Combs Traditional Academyis often viewed alongside schools like American Leadership Academy San Tan Valley K-6, Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Combs Traditional Academy?
204 students attend Combs Traditional Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Combs Traditional Academy students are White, 44% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Combs Traditional Academy?
Combs Traditional Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Combs Traditional Academy offer ?
Combs Traditional Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Combs Traditional Academy part of?
Combs Traditional Academy is part of J O Combs Unified School District (4445).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 204 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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