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Public elementary school · Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) · Sun Lakes, Arizona

Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence

Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence rates 7.5, right at the middle of Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)'s elementary schools, whose rated median is 7.7.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
7.5this school

7.5 on a one-to-ten scale; the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) median is 7.7.

#509 of 2,019 schools in Arizona · Chandler Unified District #80 (4242): 31 elementary schools rated, median 7.7

The brief

A Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) elementary school where students score 81 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 509 of 2,019 schools in Arizona and 27 of 44 in Chandler Unified District #80 (4242).

Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence is listed in Chandler Unified District #80 (4242), and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math82%46 points above the Arizona average of 36%2025 AASA
Reading78%38 points above the Arizona average of 40%2025 AASA
Proficiency has held near 80% across the 2-year record (2024–2025).2025 AASA; 48 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
5.8
50% of the rating
Academics
9.9
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
8.2
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2019–2025

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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 · 2025 AASA · Medium confidence
  • 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 · 2025 AASA · Medium confidence
  • 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)
State assessments · 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

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%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85248; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
39
Car-Dependent
Transit Score
29
Some Transit
Bike Score
41
Somewhat Bikeable
County reported crime
1,947/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 county residents, counting every city police department, sheriff's office and county police department that reported a full year to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program. Shown only where those agencies cover at least 80% of the county's residents. Not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Compare nearby

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Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and two rate higher than Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

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.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Chandler Traditional Academy Independence (CTA Independence) is a school within the Chandler Unified School District (CUSD) serving students from Kindergarten through 6th grade 1. The school operates on a back-to-basics curriculum with specific expectations regarding academic achievement, behavior, and dress, requiring commitment from parents, students, and teachers 1. In addition to the traditional core curriculum, all students participate in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) and Digital Learning Application programs 1. CTA Independence was one of two CUSD schools included in a case study on cyber safety, where students utilized Minecraft Education’s Cyber & Digital Citizenship curriculum 1. The school offers extracurricular opportunities such as Student Council 1. Testimonials from a student and a parent highlight the supportive environment, organization, and focus on academics while allowing students to maintain their childhood 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.mychandlerschools.org
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

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 #509 of 2,019 schools in AZ.

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

Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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 facts

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
809
Student-teacher ratio
19.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Rank in district
#27 of 44
Schools in district
44
District spending per student
$11,085
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.4%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 85248)
37,461
Area average commute
22.8 min
Area median age
58

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Arizona Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.