Excellent
#158 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 8% in state
Alhambra Traditional School
Elementary School · Alhambra Elementary District (4280) · Phoenix, AZ
An Alhambra Elementary District (4280) elementary school where students score 50 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5725 N 27th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85017
- Math 75% proficient (2022)
- Reading 69% proficient (2022)
- 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Alhambra Traditional School score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 72% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 81% (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 Alhambra Traditional School 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 67Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 60Bikeable
- 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
$51,737
Median home value
$242,900
Median rent
$1,197/mo
College educated
11.1%
Homeownership
44.5%
Poverty rate
28.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85017; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synergy Public SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.3 | K–8 | 0.1 mi | 558 | Compare → |
| Bennett AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 112 | Compare → |
| Ss Simon and Jude Cathedral SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 433 | Compare → |
| Empower College PrepCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.5 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 678 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Alhambra Elementary District (4280)
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #2 of 16
- District spending per student
- $12,777NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alhambra Traditional School is listed in Alhambra Elementary District (4280); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alhambra Traditional School
Alhambra Traditional School is a public elementary school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Alhambra Elementary District (4280), serving approximately 742 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #158 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alhambra Traditional School
What grades does Alhambra Traditional School serve?
Alhambra Traditional School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Alhambra Traditional School?
Alhambra Traditional School has an enrollment of approximately 742 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alhambra Traditional School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alhambra Traditional School is 20.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alhambra Traditional School rank in AZ?
Alhambra Traditional School ranks #158 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Alhambra Traditional School's MySchoolScout rating?
Alhambra Traditional School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Alhambra Traditional School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alhambra Traditional School has 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Alhambra Traditional School a charter school?
No, Alhambra Traditional School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alhambra Traditional School a Title I school?
No, Alhambra Traditional School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 742
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.7%
- Phone
- (602) 484-8816
- Area population (ZIP 85017)
- 44,336
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 24.9
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 85017; 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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