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Adams Traditional Academy

Public, Charter Grades K-8

35^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 909 Arizona Elementary Schools

Better than 96% of Arizona elementary schools

Summary

Adams Traditional Academy is a high-performing public charter elementary school serving grades K-8 in Phoenix, Arizona. Part of the Choice Academies Inc. district, this school has consistently been one of the top-performing elementary schools in the state, ranking in the top 35 out of over 900 schools for the past several years.

Adams Traditional Academy significantly outperforms the state and its own district in academic proficiency across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2024-2025, 83% of 3rd graders were proficient in English Language Arts compared to 36% statewide, and 89% were proficient in Math compared to 42% statewide. The school has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and has been ranked in the top 65 elementary schools in Arizona for the past 10 years, with a peak ranking of 17th in 2016-2017. Additionally, Adams Traditional Academy has relatively low dropout rates compared to the state average.

When compared to the nearby schools in the Deer Valley Unified District, Adams Traditional Academy significantly outperforms them in academic proficiency. For instance, in 2024-2025, Adams Traditional Academy had 83% of 3rd graders proficient in English Language Arts, while the nearby Stetson Hills School had only 51% and Esperanza Elementary School had 23%. This consistent high performance is a testament to the school's effective teaching methods, curriculum, and overall educational approach.

532

Students ?

15.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,078

Per pupil spending ?

Free/discounted lunch ?

2323 W Parkside Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85027-1256

(602) 938-5517

District: Choice Academies Inc.

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

58.6%

White:

27.1%

Hispanic:

7.9%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 98th percentile in 2015 → 96th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arizona average (76% vs 36% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 4% of Arizona elementary schools

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school76%

District avg76%

Arizona avg36%

Elementary school

35^th of 909

Arizona public elementary schools ?

Top 4%▼ down 2 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

32^nd of 552

Arizona public middle schools ?

Top 6%▲ up 4 pts since 2015

From top 9% (2015) to top 6% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of Arizona Middle Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

21^st of 289Choice Academies 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	94.9	35 of 909	96.1%	★★★★★
2024	91.7	63 of 912	93.1%	★★★★★
2023	95.8	35 of 1245	97.2%	★★★★★
2022	89.2	65 of 1000	93.5%	★★★★★
2021	96.3	34 of 1226	97.2%	★★★★★
2019	95.6	25 of 1039	97.6%	★★★★★
2018	95.3	29 of 1109	97.4%	★★★★★
2017	96.8	17 of 1106	98.5%	★★★★★
2016	96.2	19 of 1079	98.2%	★★★★★
2015	96.5	18 of 955	98.1%	★★★★★
2014	87.1	110 of 1079	89.8%	★★★★☆
2013	90.5	31 of 1158	97.3%	★★★★★
2012	86.6	78 of 1141	93.2%	★★★★★
2011	91.2	42 of 1075	96.1%	★★★★★
2010	80.4	199 of 1090	81.7%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	31.1	27 of 32	15.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	22.8	27 of 28	3.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	80.1	45 of 316	85.8%	★★★★☆
2022	75.7	52 of 270	80.7%	★★★★☆
2021	70.5	143 of 620	76.9%	★★★★☆
2019	39.4	21 of 27	22.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	66.2	15 of 33	54.5%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	80.7	65 of 451	85.6%	★★★★☆
2021	53.9	137 of 975	85.9%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	94.4	11 of 589	98.1%	★★★★★
2024	82.0	70 of 602	88.4%	★★★★☆
2023	95.6	27 of 1219	97.8%	★★★★★
2022	77.2	137 of 824	83.4%	★★★★☆
2021	89.2	109 of 1219	91.1%	★★★★★
2019	87.2	72 of 862	91.6%	★★★★★
2018	93.9	36 of 1023	96.5%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	60.0	393 of 1170	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	79.4	111 of 716	84.5%	★★★★☆
2021	73.4	220 of 1198	81.6%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	92.7	26 of 626	95.8%	★★★★★
2024	86.1	59 of 628	90.6%	★★★★★
2023	93.4	55 of 1216	95.5%	★★★★★
2022	85.8	66 of 830	92.0%	★★★★★
2021	96.0	27 of 1220	97.8%	★★★★★
2019	95.2	13 of 850	98.5%	★★★★★
2018	95.0	29 of 1032	97.2%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	85.2	38 of 617	93.8%	★★★★★
2021	91.9	9 of 1027	99.1%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	58.8	302 of 1201	74.9%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	94.1	7 of 465	98.5%	★★★★★
2024	79.9	60 of 486	87.7%	★★★★☆
2023	86.8	75 of 1024	92.7%	★★★★★
2022	66.3	214 of 800	73.3%	★★★★☆
2021	86.4	81 of 1161	93.0%	★★★★★
2019	85.1	42 of 595	92.9%	★★★★★
2018	89.6	35 of 720	95.1%	★★★★★

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	92.8	32 of 552	94.2%	★★★★★
2024	85.9	61 of 550	88.9%	★★★★☆
2023	96.8	23 of 854	97.3%	★★★★★
2022	93.9	23 of 605	96.2%	★★★★★
2021	96.1	23 of 832	97.2%	★★★★★
2019	94.7	18 of 605	97.0%	★★★★★
2018	95.9	17 of 711	97.6%	★★★★★
2017	94.9	27 of 695	96.1%	★★★★★
2016	92.5	36 of 677	94.7%	★★★★★
2015	87.6	49 of 521	90.6%	★★★★★
2014	89.4	46 of 690	93.3%	★★★★★
2013	94.0	8 of 787	99.0%	★★★★★
2012	93.2	13 of 772	98.3%	★★★★★
2011	90.6	33 of 685	95.2%	★★★★★
2010	73.1	168 of 692	75.7%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	26.4	23 of 27	14.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	10.6	27 of 29	6.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	86.4	19 of 247	92.3%	★★★★★
2022	80.9	22 of 192	88.5%	★★★★☆
2021	65.9	121 of 404	70.0%	★★★★☆
2019	47.6	19 of 31	38.7%	★★☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	56.9	47 of 606	92.2%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	93.0	21 of 395	94.7%	★★★★★
2024	87.8	33 of 386	91.5%	★★★★★
2023	92.5	35 of 806	95.7%	★★★★★
2022	74.4	83 of 494	83.2%	★★★★☆
2021	96.5	22 of 820	97.3%	★★★★★
2019	91.8	22 of 466	95.3%	★★★★★
2018	93.5	25 of 624	96.0%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	83.2	72 of 760	90.5%	★★★★★
2022	90.1	27 of 392	93.1%	★★★★★
2021	65.6	173 of 802	78.4%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	87.4	33 of 379	91.3%	★★★★★
2024	75.6	64 of 370	82.7%	★★★★☆
2023	95.3	27 of 810	96.7%	★★★★★
2022	94.7	12 of 476	97.5%	★★★★★
2021	87.5	74 of 818	91.0%	★★★★★
2019	91.4	23 of 435	94.7%	★★★★★
2018	95.4	21 of 617	96.6%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	64.1	164 of 650	74.8%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	82.8	33 of 363	90.9%	★★★★★
2021	39.9	432 of 789	45.2%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2024	69.4	62 of 288	78.5%	★★★★☆
2023	88.8	37 of 675	94.5%	★★★★★
2022	89.5	23 of 446	94.8%	★★★★★
2021	93.6	18 of 780	97.7%	★★★★★
2019	90.0	16 of 337	95.3%	★★★★★
2018	93.5	15 of 436	96.6%	★★★★★

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

White (2025)98th percentile~ school

Female (2025)98th percentile~ school

Male (2025)96th percentile~ school

Multi-racial (2023)94th percentile-3 vs school

English Language Learner (2023)86th percentile-12 vs school

Special Education (2021)75th percentile-22 vs school

Hispanic (2023)66th percentile-31 vs school

Asian (2025)16th percentile-81 vs school

Middle school

Female (2025)95th percentile~ school

English Language Learner (2021)92nd percentile-5 vs school

Male (2025)91st percentile-3 vs school

Special Education (2023)91st percentile-6 vs school

Hispanic (2023)91st percentile-7 vs school

White (2024)78th percentile-10 vs school

Multi-racial (2021)75th percentile-22 vs school

Asian (2025)15th percentile-79 vs school

By subject vs Arizona (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts78%+38 vs state

Science75%+43 vs state

Mathematics73%+40 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Saturday, September 15, 2012

This school is amazing! Next best thing to a private school. I'm really enjoying our time at this school. I have a kindergartner and he absolutely loves it. The teachers are very caring & supportive. They take the time to tell you EVERYTHING. My child had an asthma attack & school and I brought the nebulizer up there, his teacher sat in the nurse's office the entire time (while it was recess for her class). The principal calls you back in a timely fashion should you have any issues you need to bring to her attention. They have movie night's on some Friday evenings & math workshops to help you understand their math program (Singapore Math). I love the traditional approach to education. I love how they say the Pledge of Allegiance every morning. And the Spalding program to teach your child how to read is the BEST! Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Our children have been enrolled at this school since they opened in 2009. There are some exceptional teachers here and I like the smaller class sizes. However, despite being a public charter school (not a private school!), the administration is very clearly focused on the excelling students, only. If your child is average or below average, they will be overlooked and ignored. If your child has special needs, you should prepare to babysit the administration in an attempt to make them do their jobs. It's very likely we will pull our children out. Even though our children are doing well, I don't believe it's appropriate or fair to give less time, attention or focus on children who need help. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, August 4, 2011

I have three children at ATA. What amazes me the most about Adams is how they truly uphold the definition of Traditional. Not only do my children receive a fundamentally well rounded scholastic approach to learning, but our FAMILY also receives the respect, support and personal connection which simply does not exist in the large public schools. Teachers, principal and staff all work together with the parents to guide children in a positive, challenging direction.

One of my children is a child who was falling through the cracks in the public system. At ATA she is truly known, respected for who she really is and held accountable for her choices. I am so very grateful to have found this wonderful school!! Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, June 10, 2011

I pulled my son out of a public school after taking the tour at ATA. When he was at the public school, he got in trouble because he was bored. At ATA, he has been challenged. He was in 1st grade and was starting to learn time tables. He was required to read 10 books in 1st grade and do book reports on them. He had to memorize poems, learned basic world history, and had art, music, and technology classes. Next year (in 2nd grade), he will be learning cursive and Latin. He's been much happier since going to ATA. I would definitely recommend this school. Close Quote

by a parent on FaceBook
Friday, May 13, 2011

We have two girls that go to ATA. We have been thoroughly pleased with the education they are receiving. Great Principal, good teachers, and all around wonderful environment. Close Quote

Schools Near Adams Traditional 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
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
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
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
Union Park School	Public	PK, KG-8	25700 N 21st Ave	Phoenix	85085	Maricopa County	Deer Valley Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(623) 445-5800	873	50	17.4		550 (63.0%)	22 (2.5%)	173 (19.8%)	65 (7.4%)	11 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	51 (5.8%)	86.8	99^th of 909 public elementary schools	89.1%		85.8	118^th of 912 public elementary schools	87.1%	19	62.0	72.0	65.0	70.0	71.0	63.0	57.0	59.0	64.0	70.0	43.0	60.0	63.0	57.0	$6,582	$309	$36	$654	$6,087	$150	$6,237
Desert Sage Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	4035 W Alameda Rd	Glendale	85310	Maricopa County	Deer Valley Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(623) 445-4700	594	41	14.4		375 (63.1%)	12 (2.0%)	140 (23.6%)	16 (2.7%)	6 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (7.6%)	68.2	267^th of 909 public elementary schools	70.6%		75	205^th of 912 public elementary schools	77.5%	62	55.0	63.0	52.0	52.0			50.0	53.0	53.0	39.0			50.0		$7,679	$493	$10	$997	$6,942	$234	$7,176
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
Norterra Canyon School	Public	PK, KG-8	2200 W Maya Way	Phoenix	85085	Maricopa County	Deer Valley Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(623) 445-8200	601	37	16.4		366 (60.9%)	34 (5.7%)	120 (20.0%)	40 (6.7%)	7 (1.2%)	2 (0.3%)	32 (5.3%)	71.8	237^th of 909 public elementary schools	73.9%		84.6	128^th of 912 public elementary schools	86.0%	109	65.0	63.0	45.0	69.0	60.0	51.0	59.0	58.0	57.0	42.0	34.0	30.0	37.0	41.0	$7,996	$484	$16	$985	$7,218	$277	$7,495
Park Meadows Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	20012 N 35th Ave	Glendale	85308	Maricopa County	Deer Valley Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 445-4100	495	37	13.3		189 (38.2%)	26 (5.3%)	195 (39.4%)	31 (6.3%)	11 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	42 (8.5%)	33.9	526^th of 909 public elementary schools	42.1%		39.1	487^th of 912 public elementary schools	46.6%	39	32.0	33.0	43.0	35.0			38.0	37.0	27.0				38.0		$7,968	$800	$27	$1,628	$6,886	$254	$7,140
Stetson Hills School	Public	PK, KG-8	25475 N Stetson Hills Loop	Phoenix	85083	Maricopa County	Deer Valley Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(623) 445-5300	887	50	17.7		572 (64.5%)	20 (2.3%)	140 (15.8%)	95 (10.7%)	15 (1.7%)	3 (0.3%)	42 (4.7%)	81.1	147^th of 909 public elementary schools	83.8%		83.1	142^nd of 912 public elementary schools	84.4%	5	51.0	54.0	55.0	63.0	71.0	66.0	68.0	69.0	64.0	72.0	63.0	52.0	52.0	61.0	$5,724	$342	$13	$697	$5,132	$238	$5,369
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Adams Traditional Academy

What district is Adams Traditional Academy in?

Choice Academies Inc.

What is the racial makeup of Adams Traditional Academy?

Students at Adams Traditional Academy are 59% Asian, 27% White, 8% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

How many students attend Adams Traditional Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 532 students attended Adams Traditional Academy.

Is Adams Traditional Academy a good school?

Yes! Adams Traditional Academy is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 35^th of 909 Arizona elementary schools.

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