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#59 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 3% in state

Chandler Traditional Academy-freedom

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

A Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) elementary school where students score 27 points above what's typical for similar communities.

6040 S JOSLYN LN, Gilbert, AZ 85298

  • Math 79% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 70% proficient (2022)
  • 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.8Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.86 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.7Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency79% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency70% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency75% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+27.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile95th
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.4:1
District spending per student$11,085
Chronic Absenteeism13.1%

Students at Chandler Traditional Academy-freedom score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency79%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency70%(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 75% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
94%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
97%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
97%
2012
Math
88%
ELA
96%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
70%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
70%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
76%
ELA
69%
2017
Math
80%
ELA
74%
2018
Math
74%
ELA
78%
2019
Math
74%
ELA
78%
2020*
Math
71%
ELA
74%
2021*
Math
71%
ELA
74%
2022
Math
79%
ELA
70%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (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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The neighborhood

Where Chandler Traditional Academy-freedom 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 44Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 56Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,104/100K

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

$146,688

Median home value

$598,300

Median rent

$2,525/mo

College educated

50.7%

Homeownership

91.6%

Poverty rate

3.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85298; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Riggs ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.3PK–61.2 mi837Compare →
Bridges Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.1K–61.5 mi776Compare →
Charlotte Patterson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.9PK–62.0 mi800Compare →
Weinberg Gifted AcademyEnrollment path unverified9.6PK–62.0 mi748Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)

Schools in district
44
Rank in district
#8 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

Chandler Traditional Academy-freedom is listed in Chandler Unified District #80 (4242); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Chandler Traditional Academy-freedom

Chandler Traditional Academy-freedom is a public elementary school in Gilbert, AZ, part of Chandler Unified District #80 (4242), serving approximately 626 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #59 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

What's said publicly about Chandler Traditional Academy-freedom

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Chandler Traditional Academy-Freedom (CTA Freedom) is a school within the Chandler Unified School District that operates under the motto "Home of the Falcons." The school implements the Arizona Career Literacy initiative to help elementary students explore future career interests. In the 2024-2025 school year, CTA Freedom was named an A+ School of Excellence by the Arizona Educational Foundation. Additionally, third-grade students at the school won second place in the 2024 Read to the Final Four statewide reading competition, logging an average of 5,260 minutes read per student. The school offers a Spanish Dual Language Immersion program. Its educational approach is founded on the principle of partnership between parents and staff to encourage academic excellence through a structured curriculum.
Sources (1)
  1. www.mychandlerschools.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Chandler Traditional Academy-freedom

What grades does Chandler Traditional Academy-freedom serve?

Chandler Traditional Academy-freedom serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Chandler Traditional Academy-freedom?

Chandler Traditional Academy-freedom has an enrollment of approximately 626 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Chandler Traditional Academy-freedom?

The student-teacher ratio at Chandler Traditional Academy-freedom is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Chandler Traditional Academy-freedom rank in AZ?

Chandler Traditional Academy-freedom ranks #59 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Chandler Traditional Academy-freedom's MySchoolScout rating?

Chandler Traditional Academy-freedom 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 Chandler Traditional Academy-freedom?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Chandler Traditional Academy-freedom has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Chandler Traditional Academy-freedom a charter school?

No, Chandler Traditional Academy-freedom is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Chandler Traditional Academy-freedom a Title I school?

No, Chandler Traditional Academy-freedom is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
626
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.1%
Area population (ZIP 85298)
43,536
Area average commute
30.9 min
Area median age
39.6
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 85298; 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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