Excellent
#29 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 1% in state
Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence
Elementary School · Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) · Sun Lakes, AZ
A Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) elementary school where students score 41 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1405 W LAKE DR, Sun Lakes, AZ 85248
- Math 92% proficient (2022)
- Reading 85% proficient (2022)
- 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence score 88% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 8 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 89% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 91% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 89% (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 Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence 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 39Car-Dependent
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$94,220
Median home value
$489,100
Median rent
$1,822/mo
College educated
51.9%
Homeownership
79.5%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85248; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Risen Savior Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.7 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Ira A. Fulton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 535 | Compare → |
| Basha ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–6 | 1.2 mi | 608 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- #4 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 - Independence is listed in Chandler Unified District #80 (4242); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence
Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence is a public elementary school in Sun Lakes, AZ, part of Chandler Unified District #80 (4242), serving approximately 809 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #29 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 91% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
What's said publicly about Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence
What grades does Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence serve?
Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence?
Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence has an enrollment of approximately 809 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence?
The student-teacher ratio at Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence is 19.7:1. 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 - Independence rank in AZ?
Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence ranks #29 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence's MySchoolScout rating?
Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 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 - Independence?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence has 91% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence a charter school?
No, Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence a Title I school?
No, Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 809
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.0%
- Phone
- (480) 224-2700
- Area population (ZIP 85248)
- 37,461
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 58
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 85248; 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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