Excellent
#171 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 9% in state
Adams Traditional Academy
Elementary School · Choice Academies Inc. (90138) · Phoenix, AZ
A Choice Academies Inc. (90138) charter elementary school where students score 35 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2323 W PARKSIDE LN, Phoenix, AZ 85027
- Math 74% proficient (2022)
- Reading 72% proficient (2022)
Academics
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Students at Adams Traditional Academy score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 73% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Adams Traditional Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,139/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Phoenix), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,255
Median home value
$316,100
Median rent
$1,488/mo
College educated
29.4%
Homeownership
55%
Poverty rate
12.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85027; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paseo Hills SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 772 | Compare → |
| Reid Traditional Schools' Valley AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.2 | K–8 | 1.6 mi | 693 | Compare → |
| Union Park SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–8 | 1.6 mi | 788 | Compare → |
| Aspire Deer Valley's Online AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 224 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Choice Academies Inc. (90138)
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $8,147NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Adams Traditional Academy is listed in Choice Academies Inc. (90138); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Adams Traditional Academy
Adams Traditional Academy is a public elementary school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Choice Academies Inc. (90138), serving approximately 573 students in grades Kindergarten-8th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #171 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Adams Traditional Academy
What grades does Adams Traditional Academy serve?
Adams Traditional Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Adams Traditional Academy?
Adams Traditional Academy has an enrollment of approximately 573 students.
How does Adams Traditional Academy rank in AZ?
Adams Traditional Academy ranks #171 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Adams Traditional Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Adams Traditional Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Adams Traditional Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Adams Traditional Academy has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Adams Traditional Academy a charter school?
Yes, Adams Traditional Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Adams Traditional Academy a Title I school?
No, Adams Traditional Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 573
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.5%
- Phone
- (602) 938-5517
- Area population (ZIP 85027)
- 38,986
- Area average commute
- 26.1 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85027; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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