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#60 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 3% in state

Audrey & Robert Ryan Elementary

Elementary School · Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) · Chandler, AZ

A Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) elementary school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.

4600 S BRIGHT ANGEL WAY, Chandler, AZ 85249

  • Math 71% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 69% proficient (2022)
  • 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.7Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.95 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.5Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency71% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency69% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency70% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+22.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile93th
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.8:1
District spending per student$11,085
Chronic Absenteeism19.1%

Students at Audrey & Robert Ryan Elementary score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency71%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency69%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 19 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 70% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
88%
ELA
94%
2011
Math
88%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
90%
ELA
96%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
97%
2014
Math
71%
ELA
78%
2015
Math
69%
ELA
70%
2016
Math
68%
ELA
73%
2017
Math
77%
ELA
74%
2018
Math
71%
ELA
76%
2019
Math
71%
ELA
76%
2020*
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2021*
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2022
Math
71%
ELA
69%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 82% (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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The neighborhood

Where Audrey & Robert Ryan Elementary 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 12Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,642/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chandler), 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

$150,985

Median home value

$610,800

Median rent

$2,318/mo

College educated

55.6%

Homeownership

89.4%

Poverty rate

4.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85249; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
John & Carol Carlson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified9.2PK–60.8 mi622Compare →
Haley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified9.0PK–61.3 mi704Compare →
Robert J.c. Rice Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.3PK–61.3 mi813Compare →
Legacy Traditional School - ChandlerCharter · enrollment unverified7.8K–81.5 mi1,146Compare →

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.

Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)

Schools in district
44
Rank in district
#9 of 44
District spending per student
$11,085NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Audrey & Robert Ryan Elementary is listed in Chandler Unified District #80 (4242); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Audrey & Robert Ryan Elementary

Audrey & Robert Ryan Elementary is a public elementary school in Chandler, AZ, part of Chandler Unified District #80 (4242), serving approximately 576 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #60 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Audrey & Robert Ryan Elementary

What grades does Audrey & Robert Ryan Elementary serve?

Audrey & Robert Ryan Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Audrey & Robert Ryan Elementary?

Audrey & Robert Ryan Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 576 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Audrey & Robert Ryan Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Audrey & Robert Ryan Elementary is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Audrey & Robert Ryan Elementary rank in AZ?

Audrey & Robert Ryan Elementary ranks #60 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Audrey & Robert Ryan Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Audrey & Robert Ryan Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Audrey & Robert Ryan Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Audrey & Robert Ryan Elementary has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Audrey & Robert Ryan Elementary a charter school?

No, Audrey & Robert Ryan Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Audrey & Robert Ryan Elementary a Title I school?

No, Audrey & Robert Ryan Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
576
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.1%
Area population (ZIP 85249)
48,018
Area average commute
27.3 min
Area median age
43.3
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 85249; 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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