Serving 809 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 86% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). 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 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 809 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 86% (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 809 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
809 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence ranks within the top 1% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence 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
#8 out of 1921 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
62%
3%
Hispanic
9%
48%
Black
3%
6%
White
21%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence's ranking?
Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence is ranked #8 out of 1,921 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?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
809 students attend Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence students are Asian, 21% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 19:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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