Serving 216 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Traditional Academy At Bellair ranks in the top 10% 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 70-74% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% 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-6
- Enrollment: 216 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Traditional Academy At Bellair ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Traditional Academy At Bellair's student population of 216 students has declined by 56% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
216 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Traditional Academy At Bellair ranks within the top 10% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Traditional Academy At Bellair is 0.57, 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
#157 out of 1956 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
36%
47%
Black
4%
6%
White
55%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Traditional Academy At Bellair's ranking?
Traditional Academy At Bellair is ranked #157 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Traditional Academy At Bellair often compared to?
Traditional Academy At Bellairis often viewed alongside schools like Mirage Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Traditional Academy At Bellair?
216 students attend Traditional Academy At Bellair.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Traditional Academy At Bellair students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Traditional Academy At Bellair?
Traditional Academy At Bellair has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Traditional Academy At Bellair offer ?
Traditional Academy At Bellair offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Traditional Academy At Bellair part of?
Traditional Academy At Bellair is part of Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District.
In what neighborhood is Traditional Academy At Bellair located?
Traditional Academy At Bellair is located in the Deer Valley neighborhood of Glendale, AZ. There are 12 other public schools located in Deer Valley.
School Calendar
View the Traditional Academy At Bellair yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 29, 2024 (Friday)
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