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#967 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 48% in state

Frye Elementary School

Elementary School · Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)

801 E FRYE RD, Chandler, AZ 85225

Enrollment

540

Student-Teacher

12.9:1

Score

6.4

Grades

Pre-K – 6th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Arizona schools

#967 of 2,006

In Chandler

#52 of 77

public schools

In district

#35 of 44

Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)

School environment

9.8 / 10

Excellent

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Frye Elementary School

6.4/10

Elementary School in Chandler · grades Pre-K – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Frye Elementary School

Frye Elementary School is a public elementary school in Chandler, AZ, part of Chandler Unified District #80 (4242). Frye Elementary School serves approximately 540 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Frye Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #967 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

Structured state assessment records for Frye Elementary School show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares1.5 pts below district
  • This school 6.4 · Average
  • District avg 7.9
  • AZ avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

Test scores at Frye Elementary School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.18 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.2Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency23% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency24% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-23.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile23th
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.9:1
Per-Pupil Spending$11,085
Chronic Absenteeism0.2%

Frye Elementary School — Students at Frye Elementary School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

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Test Scores AZ EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 30.0% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 39.3% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
51%
ELA
58%
2010
Math
48%
ELA
56%
2011
Math
43%
ELA
60%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
63%
2013
Math
48%
ELA
68%
2014
Math
21%
ELA
28%
2015
Math
24%
ELA
29%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
28%
2017
Math
20%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
18%
ELA
26%
2019
Math
18%
ELA
26%
2020*
Math
16%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
16%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
23%
ELA
24%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.3/10.

How Frye Elementary School Compares

See how Frye Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.4/10
52th percentile in AZ
Academic
4.2/10
Below Average
Growth
6.3/10
Average
Environment
9.8/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
42 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
0.2%

Location

801 E FRYE RD, Chandler, AZ 85225

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Frye Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Knox Gifted Academy (rated 9.7/10, 2.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is BASIS Chandler Primary - North Campus (rated 9.1/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Chandler Traditional Academy-Humphrey (rated 9.0/10, 2.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Chandler, see our Chandler schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.3 mi
School Distance Rating
Champion Chandler Scottsdale 0.4 mi 6.5
Willis Junior High School Chandler 0.5 mi 6.1
Chandler Online Academy Chandler 0.6 mi 8.6
Galveston Elementary School Chandler 1.1 mi 6.7
Chandler High School Chandler 1.0 mi 6.1
San Marcos Elementary School Chandler 1.0 mi 5.5
Rudy G Bologna Elementary Chandler 1.0 mi 5.2
NEW VISTAS CENTER FOR EDUCATION Chandler 1.4 mi 7.4
Sanborn Elementary School Chandler 1.5 mi 5.3
BASIS Chandler Primary - North Campus Chandler 1.4 mi 9.1
ST MARY-BASHA CATHOLIC SCHOOL Chandler 1.5 mi 7.6
Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary Chandler 1.7 mi 7.9
CARD ACADEMY CHANDLER Chandler 1.6 mi
Shumway Leadership Academy Chandler 2.1 mi 5.7
Arizona College Prep Middle School Chandler 2.0 mi 9.5
Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary Gilbert 2.1 mi 7.3
Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Early College Gilbert 2.1 mi 8.0
Chandler Traditional Academy-Humphrey Chandler 2.0 mi 9.0
T. Dale Hancock Elementary School Chandler 2.2 mi 7.0
Knox Gifted Academy Chandler 2.3 mi 9.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 85225 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$86,036

Median Home Value

$386,800

Median Rent

$1,662/mo

Population

73,316

College Educated

32.9%

Homeownership

61%

Avg Commute

24.8 min

Poverty Rate

13.6%

Median Age

34.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Frye Elementary School

What grades does Frye Elementary School serve?

Frye Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Frye Elementary School?

Frye Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 540 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Frye Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Frye Elementary School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Frye Elementary School rank in AZ?

Frye Elementary School ranks #967 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Frye Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Frye Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Frye Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Frye Elementary School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Frye Elementary School a charter school?

No, Frye Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Frye Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Frye Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
51 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
38 Some Transit
Bike Score
49 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
540
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
42
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
0.2%

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