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Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy

Public, Charter Grades K-8

12^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 909 Arizona Elementary Schools

Better than 99% of Arizona elementary schools

Summary

Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy is a public charter elementary school located in Phoenix, Arizona, serving grades K-8 with a total enrollment of 693 students. The school is part of the Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy Inc. district, which is ranked 8th out of 289 districts in Arizona and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Arizona, with a statewide ranking between 12th and 40th out of over 1,000 schools in recent years. The school's students demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the state averages across various subjects and grade levels. The school's performance is particularly noteworthy for specific student groups, such as male students, who rank among the top 7-16 elementary schools in the state, and the school's Asian and English Language Learner students, who also perform exceptionally well compared to their peers statewide.

When compared to other nearby schools, such as Constitution Elementary School, Paseo Hills School, and Eagle Ridge Elementary School, Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy stands out as a high-performing institution, outperforming these schools in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency rates across multiple grade levels. Despite spending less per student than many nearby public schools, the school is able to achieve outstanding academic results, suggesting efficient resource allocation and effective instructional practices.

713

Students ?

19.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

10%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1520 W Rose Garden Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85027-3529

(623) 516-7747

District: Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy Inc.

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

62.7%

White:

25.1%

Hispanic:

8.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 91st percentile in 2015 → 99th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arizona average (80% vs 36% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 1% of Arizona elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 8 percentile points since 2015

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school80%

District avg80%

Arizona avg36%

Elementary school

12^th of 909

Arizona public elementary schools ?

Top 1%▲ up 8 pts since 2015

From top 9% (2015) to top 1% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

12^th of 552

Arizona public middle schools ?

Top 2%▲ up 3 pts since 2015

From top 6% (2015) to top 2% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of Arizona Middle Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

8^th of 289Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy Inc. among Arizona districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	96.9	12 of 909	98.7%	★★★★★
2024	95.2	30 of 912	96.7%	★★★★★
2023	96.5	28 of 1245	97.8%	★★★★★
2022	92.7	40 of 1000	96.0%	★★★★★
2021	94.6	47 of 1226	96.2%	★★★★★
2019	90.8	73 of 1039	93.0%	★★★★★
2018	91.5	83 of 1109	92.5%	★★★★★
2017	91.3	80 of 1106	92.8%	★★★★★
2016	90.1	89 of 1079	91.8%	★★★★★
2015	88.5	88 of 955	90.8%	★★★★★
2014	90.9	59 of 1079	94.5%	★★★★★
2013	90.7	27 of 1158	97.7%	★★★★★
2012	90.9	26 of 1141	97.7%	★★★★★
2011	93.4	22 of 1075	98.0%	★★★★★
2010	92.7	29 of 1090	97.3%	★★★★★
2009	92.1	23 of 1062	97.8%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	80.6	50 of 895	94.4%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	66.6	8 of 32	75.0%	★★★★☆
2024	61.2	10 of 28	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	84.1	29 of 316	90.8%	★★★★★
2022	84.7	21 of 270	92.2%	★★★★★
2021	71.6	129 of 620	79.2%	★★★★☆
2019	32.7	24 of 27	11.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	47.8	24 of 33	27.3%	★★☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	89.0	30 of 451	93.3%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	89.6	35 of 589	94.1%	★★★★★
2024	86.6	45 of 602	92.5%	★★★★★
2023	95.4	29 of 1219	97.6%	★★★★★
2022	92.1	26 of 824	96.8%	★★★★★
2021	92.3	66 of 1219	94.6%	★★★★★
2019	88.9	58 of 862	93.3%	★★★★★
2018	91.5	66 of 1023	93.5%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	84.8	118 of 1170	89.9%	★★★★☆
2022	74.8	154 of 716	78.5%	★★★★☆
2021	60.6	372 of 1198	68.9%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	91.5	38 of 1116	96.6%	★★★★★
2022	92.2	19 of 618	96.9%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	96.4	7 of 626	98.9%	★★★★★
2024	94.4	16 of 628	97.5%	★★★★★
2023	96.4	26 of 1216	97.9%	★★★★★
2022	89.8	32 of 830	96.1%	★★★★★
2021	94.9	40 of 1220	96.7%	★★★★★
2019	86.4	81 of 850	90.5%	★★★★★
2018	90.4	84 of 1032	91.9%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	74.9	85 of 617	86.2%	★★★★☆
2022	66.7	115 of 444	74.1%	★★★★☆
2021	86.4	37 of 1027	96.4%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	91.8	24 of 820	97.1%	★★★★★
2021	49.4	447 of 1201	62.8%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	74.4	82 of 465	82.4%	★★★★☆
2024	68.1	132 of 486	72.8%	★★★★☆
2023	88.1	61 of 1024	94.0%	★★★★★
2022	74.9	127 of 800	84.1%	★★★★☆
2021	77.6	206 of 1161	82.3%	★★★★☆
2019	73.9	117 of 595	80.3%	★★★★☆
2018	79.8	123 of 720	82.9%	★★★★☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	98.2	12 of 552	97.8%	★★★★★
2024	97.7	18 of 550	96.7%	★★★★★
2023	97.6	20 of 854	97.7%	★★★★★
2022	91.3	35 of 605	94.2%	★★★★★
2021	94.9	29 of 832	96.5%	★★★★★
2019	95.9	12 of 605	98.0%	★★★★★
2018	96.4	13 of 711	98.2%	★★★★★
2017	95.6	25 of 695	96.4%	★★★★★
2016	94.7	27 of 677	96.0%	★★★★★
2015	92.4	29 of 521	94.4%	★★★★★
2014	91.9	29 of 690	95.8%	★★★★★
2013	91.0	27 of 787	96.6%	★★★★★
2012	90.3	27 of 772	96.5%	★★★★★
2011	95.1	14 of 685	98.0%	★★★★★
2010	93.2	19 of 692	97.3%	★★★★★
2009	94.1	12 of 663	98.2%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	68.9	8 of 27	70.4%	★★★★☆
2024	75.5	5 of 29	82.8%	★★★★☆
2023	87.6	17 of 247	93.1%	★★★★★
2022	68.1	51 of 192	73.4%	★★★★☆
2021	75.9	50 of 404	87.6%	★★★★☆
2019	51.0	17 of 31	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	68.9	12 of 42	71.4%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	94.9	14 of 395	96.5%	★★★★★
2024	93.3	22 of 386	94.3%	★★★★★
2023	97.8	15 of 806	98.1%	★★★★★
2022	91.2	25 of 494	94.9%	★★★★★
2021	94.4	30 of 820	96.3%	★★★★★
2019	92.7	18 of 466	96.1%	★★★★★
2018	95.6	12 of 624	98.1%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	85.1	65 of 760	91.4%	★★★★★
2022	94.6	16 of 392	95.9%	★★★★★
2021	92.4	26 of 802	96.8%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	98.8	11 of 717	98.5%	★★★★★
2022	81.3	44 of 369	88.1%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	97.6	11 of 379	97.1%	★★★★★
2024	97.4	12 of 370	96.8%	★★★★★
2023	96.9	22 of 810	97.3%	★★★★★
2022	84.1	41 of 476	91.4%	★★★★★
2021	92.9	36 of 818	95.6%	★★★★★
2019	95.1	12 of 435	97.2%	★★★★★
2018	95.9	18 of 617	97.1%	★★★★★

Military Connected

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	54.6	48 of 143	66.4%	★★★☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	77.1	36 of 384	90.6%	★★★★★
2022	74.2	36 of 211	82.9%	★★★★☆
2021	94.7	11 of 650	98.3%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	39.6	440 of 789	44.2%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	96.0	7 of 277	97.5%	★★★★★
2024	92.7	19 of 288	93.4%	★★★★★
2023	88.9	36 of 675	94.7%	★★★★★
2022	86.1	30 of 446	93.3%	★★★★★
2021	75.2	139 of 780	82.2%	★★★★☆
2019	81.6	38 of 337	88.7%	★★★★☆
2018	89.4	22 of 436	95.0%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

Male (2025)99th percentile~ school

Special Education (2023)97th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)97th percentile~ school

African American (2021)94th percentile~ school

Female (2025)94th percentile-5 vs school

English Language Learner (2023)93rd percentile-4 vs school

Hispanic (2023)90th percentile-8 vs school

Multi-racial (2023)86th percentile-12 vs school

White (2025)82nd percentile-16 vs school

Asian (2025)75th percentile-24 vs school

Middle school

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)98th percentile~ school

White (2025)97th percentile~ school

Male (2025)97th percentile~ school

Female (2025)96th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2023)91st percentile-6 vs school

Multi-racial (2023)91st percentile-7 vs school

Asian (2025)70th percentile-27 vs school

Military Connected (2021)66th percentile-30 vs school

Special Education (2021)44th percentile-52 vs school

By subject vs Arizona (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts86%+46 vs state

Mathematics77%+43 vs state

Science72%+40 vs state

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What people are saying

by a teacher
Wednesday, September 25, 2019

I was a parent here, and now I'm a teacher. Both our kids spent their entire elementary/middle school education at Valley Academy, and it prepared them so well, for high school and college. Their penmanship, essay-writing skills, and critical thinking skills are all wonderful tools that were developed during their time here, not to mention the great math, science, and social studies education they received, as well.
Although no school in the world is perfect, I recommend Valley Academy to any parent who asks me about it. If you're looking for an education that will more than prepare your child for high school and beyond, this is a wonderful place for that to happen. Expectations are high, but fair, and the staff and teachers desperately want to see their students succeed, both educationally and in life.
I feel grateful that our children were able to attend this school, and even though I'm no longer a Valley Academy parent, I still have the privilege of supporting this place!. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Excellent over all Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, May 22, 2009

We have loved the education our child is receiving at Valley Academy. The administration stays true to their educational philosophies and the teachers are superb. The parent involvement is impressive and we have a say in the majority of the decisions that affect the students. Close Quote

Schools Near Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				AASA English Language Arts (2025)						AASA Mathematics (2025)						AzSCI Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	AASA English Language Arts 4th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 5th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 6th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 7th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 8th Grade	AASA Mathematics 3rd Grade	AASA Mathematics 4th Grade	AASA Mathematics 5th Grade	AASA Mathematics 6th Grade	AASA Mathematics 7th Grade	AASA Mathematics 8th Grade	AzSCI Science 5th Grade	AzSCI Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	1520 W Rose Garden Ln	Phoenix	85027	Maricopa County	Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(623) 516-7747	713	37	19.2		179 (25.1%)	6 (0.8%)	59 (8.3%)	447 (62.7%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (2.7%)	96.9	12^th of 909 public elementary schools	98.7%		95.2	30^th of 912 public elementary schools	96.7%	18	84.0	85.0	81.0	91.0	91.0	87.0	78.0	75.0	85.0	70.0	82.0	72.0	65.0	79.0		$00			$00
Esperanza Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	251 W Mohawk Ln	Phoenix	85027	Maricopa County	Deer Valley Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 445-3700	443	35	12.5		143 (32.3%)	39 (8.8%)	215 (48.5%)	10 (2.3%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.8%)	26.6	598^th of 909 public elementary schools	34.2%		18.6	732^nd of 912 public elementary schools	19.7%	134		23.0	39.0	34.0			37.0		19.0	19.0			37.0		$7,533	$1,011	$96	$2,118	$6,269	$157	$6,426
Adams Traditional Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	2323 W Parkside Ln	Phoenix	85027	Maricopa County	Choice Academies Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 938-5517	532	35	15.4		144 (27.1%)	10 (1.9%)	42 (7.9%)	312 (58.6%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	20 (3.8%)	94.9	35^th of 909 public elementary schools	96.1%		91.7	63^rd of 912 public elementary schools	93.1%	28	83.0	80.0	79.0	68.0	86.0	75.0	89.0	82.0	77.0	55.0	72.0	65.0	81.0	69.0	$8,078	$65	$433	$563	$5,812	$1,768	$7,579
Constitution Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	18440 N 15th Ave	Phoenix	85023	Maricopa County	Deer Valley Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 467-6100	545	37	14.8		126 (23.1%)	37 (6.8%)	341 (62.6%)	7 (1.3%)	9 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.6%)	26.6	599^th of 909 public elementary schools	34.1%		25.1	630^th of 912 public elementary schools	30.9%	31	23.0	47.0		27.0			24.0	45.0					22.0		$8,083	$1,211	$56	$2,478	$6,683	$133	$6,816
Village Meadows Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2020 W Morningside Dr	Phoenix	85023	Maricopa County	Deer Valley Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 467-6300	441	27	16.5		140 (31.7%)	19 (4.3%)	232 (52.6%)	6 (1.4%)	10 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (7.7%)	45.2	434^th of 909 public elementary schools	52.3%		39.8	478^th of 912 public elementary schools	47.6%	44		46.0	37.0	43.0				43.0	47.0	32.0			37.0		$8,025	$1,077	$323	$2,476	$6,516	$109	$6,626
Legacy Traditional School - Deer Valley	Public, Charter	K-6	2747 W Union Hills Drive	Phoenix	85027	Maricopa County	Legacy Traditional School - Deer Valley	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 422-9025	563	28	20.1		202 (35.9%)	55 (9.8%)	240 (42.6%)	17 (3.0%)	5 (0.9%)	4 (0.7%)	40 (7.1%)	43.9	445^th of 909 public elementary schools	51.0%		39.8	477^th of 912 public elementary schools	47.7%	32	36.0	55.0	41.0	50.0			38.0	36.0	29.0	39.0			35.0			$00			$00
Paseo Hills School	Public	PK, KG-8	3302 W Louise Dr	Phoenix	85027	Maricopa County	Deer Valley Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 445-4500	689	44	15.5		261 (37.9%)	38 (5.5%)	322 (46.7%)	19 (2.8%)	16 (2.3%)	4 (0.6%)	29 (4.2%)	22.1	672^nd of 909 public elementary schools	26.1%		18.8	726^th of 912 public elementary schools	20.4%	54	20.0	36.0	22.0	36.0	49.0	43.0	33.0	27.0	26.0	18.0	32.0	34.0	34.0	34.0	$6,887	$627	$112	$1,366	$5,948	$201	$6,148
Imagine Bell Canyon	Public, Charter	K-8	18052 N Black Canyon Hwy	Phoenix	85053	Maricopa County	Bell Canyon Charter School Inc	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 547-7920	255	14	18.2		50 (19.6%)	33 (12.9%)	142 (55.7%)	3 (1.2%)	2 (0.8%)	4 (1.6%)	21 (8.2%)								(n/a)					63.0	52.0										$00			$00
Imagine Online Academy of Arizona	Public, Virtual, Charter	K-8	18052 N Black Canyon Hwy	Phoenix	85053	Maricopa County	West Gilbert Charter Middle School Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	No	(623) 250-4567	73	6	12.1		13 (17.8%)	15 (20.5%)	37 (50.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	1 (1.4%)	6 (8.2%)								(n/a)																$00			$00
Eagle Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	19801 N 13th St	Phoenix	85024	Maricopa County	Paradise Valley Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 449-5700	569	44	12.8		154 (27.1%)	48 (8.4%)	325 (57.1%)	13 (2.3%)	10 (1.8%)	3 (0.5%)	16 (2.8%)	21.4	683^rd of 909 public elementary schools	24.9%		33.6	537^th of 912 public elementary schools	41.1%	146	31.0	35.0	25.0	24.0			34.0	23.0	35.0				20.0		$11,768	$1,205	$564	$2,973	$9,228	$771	$9,999

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What is the racial makeup of Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy?

Students at Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy are 63% Asian, 25% White, 8% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

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Yes! Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 12^th of 909 Arizona elementary schools.

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In the 2024-25 school year, 713 students attended Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy.

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