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Chandler Traditional Academy-Freedom

Public Grades PK, KG-6

43^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 909 Arizona Elementary Schools

Better than 95% of Arizona elementary schools

Summary

Chandler Traditional Academy-Freedom is an exceptional elementary school in Gilbert, Arizona, serving 626 students in grades PK-6. This top-performing school consistently ranks in the top 10% of all Arizona elementary schools, maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for its outstanding academic achievement.

Chandler Traditional Academy-Freedom significantly outperforms both the Chandler Unified District #80 and the state of Arizona in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 75% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to just 53% for the district and 36% for the state. The school's performance is particularly strong across various student subgroups, ranking among the top schools in Arizona for Hispanic and Asian students.

When compared to other nearby schools, such as Bridges Elementary in the Higley Unified School District, Chandler Traditional Academy-Freedom stands out as a true academic powerhouse. This consistent high performance across diverse student populations is a testament to the school's commitment to educational excellence and its ability to support the success of all its students.

551

Students ?

15.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,791

Per pupil spending ?

8.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

6040 S Joslyn Ln
Gilbert, AZ 85298-8701

(480) 224-2600

District: Chandler Unified District #80

Students who attend Chandler Traditional Academy-Freedom usually attend:

High:

Dr. Camille Casteel High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

45.6%

Hispanic:

24.9%

Asian:

17.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 93rd percentile in 2015 → 95th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arizona average (73% vs 38% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 5% of Arizona elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Chandler Unified District #80

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school73%

District avg54%

Arizona avg38%

43^rd of 909

Arizona public elementary schools ?

Top 5%▲ up 2 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 31Elementary Schools in the Chandler Unified District #80

105^th of 289Chandler Unified District #80 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)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	94.0	43 of 909	95.3%	★★★★★
2024	88.5	85 of 912	90.7%	★★★★★
2023	91.2	96 of 1245	92.3%	★★★★★
2022	91.9	46 of 1000	95.4%	★★★★★
2021	95.3	40 of 1226	96.7%	★★★★★
2019	91.3	69 of 1039	93.4%	★★★★★
2018	92.5	70 of 1109	93.7%	★★★★★
2017	89.9	93 of 1106	91.6%	★★★★★
2016	91.3	76 of 1079	93.0%	★★★★★
2015	90.6	67 of 955	93.0%	★★★★★
2014	91.0	56 of 1079	94.8%	★★★★★
2013	90.1	36 of 1158	96.9%	★★★★★
2012	90.8	27 of 1141	97.6%	★★★★★
2011	93.7	19 of 1075	98.2%	★★★★★
2010	93.1	25 of 1090	97.7%	★★★★★
2009	92.3	20 of 1062	98.1%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	63.7	187 of 607	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	70.3	65 of 289	77.5%	★★★★☆
2021	38.4	521 of 895	41.8%	★★☆☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	53.0	14 of 32	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	78.9	48 of 316	84.8%	★★★★☆
2022	76.2	48 of 270	82.2%	★★★★☆
2021	61.0	233 of 620	62.4%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	59.3	75 of 975	92.3%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	88.1	39 of 589	93.4%	★★★★★
2024	73.6	118 of 602	80.4%	★★★★☆
2023	88.4	113 of 1219	90.7%	★★★★★
2022	86.2	59 of 824	92.8%	★★★★★
2021	93.5	50 of 1219	95.9%	★★★★★
2019	83.9	102 of 862	88.2%	★★★★☆
2018	92.1	56 of 1023	94.5%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	95.7	16 of 496	96.8%	★★★★★
2024	96.4	10 of 486	97.9%	★★★★★
2023	88.2	74 of 1170	93.7%	★★★★★
2022	95.6	16 of 716	97.8%	★★★★★
2021	94.2	34 of 1198	97.2%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	79.6	135 of 1116	87.9%	★★★★☆
2022	84.5	64 of 618	89.6%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	89.3	41 of 626	93.5%	★★★★★
2024	85.7	60 of 628	90.4%	★★★★★
2023	90.9	88 of 1216	92.8%	★★★★★
2022	89.3	35 of 830	95.8%	★★★★★
2021	93.8	53 of 1220	95.7%	★★★★★
2019	90.7	47 of 850	94.5%	★★★★★
2018	92.3	65 of 1032	93.7%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	77.6	72 of 617	88.3%	★★★★☆
2022	87.1	19 of 444	95.7%	★★★★★
2021	65.1	260 of 1027	74.7%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	88.4	37 of 820	95.5%	★★★★★
2022	73.3	45 of 145	69.0%	★★★★☆
2021	76.9	88 of 1201	92.7%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	78.8	62 of 465	86.7%	★★★★☆
2024	70.9	114 of 486	76.5%	★★★★☆
2023	79.6	155 of 1024	84.9%	★★★★☆
2022	82.4	65 of 800	91.9%	★★★★★
2021	89.0	42 of 1161	96.4%	★★★★★
2019	80.0	78 of 595	86.9%	★★★★☆
2018	86.2	60 of 720	91.7%	★★★★★

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)

Hispanic (2025)97th percentile~ school

Special Education (2023)95th percentile+3 vs school

Male (2025)93rd percentile~ school

Female (2025)93rd percentile~ school

English Language Learner (2021)92nd percentile-4 vs school

Multi-racial (2023)88th percentile-4 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)88th percentile-4 vs school

White (2025)87th percentile-9 vs school

African American (2023)69th percentile-23 vs school

Asian (2025)56th percentile-39 vs school

By subject vs Arizona (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics75%+38 vs state

English Language Arts72%+32 vs state

Science64%+30 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Monday, March 1, 2021

We have loved our experience at CTA Freedom. We moved to AZ four years ago and felt so overwhelmed with how many schools there were to choose from. Open Enrollment can seem so daunting, but with the help of some friends we decided to go with CTA Freedom even though it is a bit of a commute. We love the traditional approach to learning, but even more so the staff has become family for us. The teachers have been wonderful to work on our sons education with. The administration spends quality time learning who my children are and what they need in order to feel like successful learners. My sons have embraced uniform wearing and love the friends they have on campus. I also appreciate the way CTA navigated schoolwork during the pandemic. Very commendable. Our youngest is preparing to go to Kindergarten next year and he can not wait to become a Freedom Falcon. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, March 1, 2021

This is my daughter’s first year at CTA Freedom. There’s a new principal- Principal Lucas Sheffield and a great many new policies to accommodate students learning in person despite many students still being stuck online with distance learning. I have been nothing short of impressed by the exceptional curriculum and support offered to students and families. Our teacher, Mrs. Nelson is superb. To be honest, CTA isn’t for everyone. Our family is very goal oriented and educationally driven. We do lots of extra elective learning at home and I’m confident that CTA is a great fit because we’re used to rigorous learning. Kindergarteners have approximately one hour of homework a night. My experience, even in a pandemic where parents are excluded from participating in class or going on campus, has been top notch. The staff knows our family by name and I feel confident my daughter isn’t just another student passing through. If you’re on the fence with school choice, take tours (if available) do your research and then ask enrolled families about their experience. If your family is dedicated to maximizing your child’s learning potential and offering the necessary at-home support required to complete homework/projects/etc, this is the school for you. If you’re looking for a more lax experience with fewer educational expectations I would suggest continuing your search. Close Quote

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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 Mathematics 3rd Grade	AASA Mathematics 4th Grade	AASA Mathematics 5th Grade	AASA Mathematics 6th Grade	AzSCI Science 5th 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
Chandler Traditional Academy-Freedom	Public	PK, KG-6	6040 S Joslyn Ln	Gilbert	85298	Maricopa County	Chandler Unified District #80	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 224-2600	551	35	15.9		251 (45.6%)	15 (2.7%)	137 (24.9%)	94 (17.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	52 (9.4%)	94	43^rd of 909 public elementary schools	95.3%		88.5	85^th of 912 public elementary schools	90.7%	42	75.0	71.0	68.0	76.0	81.0	80.0	72.0	66.0	64.0	$8,791	$846	$92	$1,784	$7,613	$239	$7,852
Riggs Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	6930 S Seville Blvd W	Gilbert	85298	Maricopa County	Chandler Unified District #80	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 224-3400	770	44	17.7		491 (63.8%)	22 (2.9%)	172 (22.3%)	18 (2.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (8.4%)	86.5	102^nd of 909 public elementary schools	88.8%		71.5	234^th of 912 public elementary schools	74.3%	132	61.0	66.0	70.0	67.0	61.0	66.0	59.0	68.0	59.0	$8,192	$690	$86	$1,466	$7,209	$208	$7,416
Bridges Elementary School	Public	K-6	5205 S Soboba St	Gilbert	85298	Maricopa County	Higley Unified School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 279-8700	770	43	17.7		513 (66.6%)	17 (2.2%)	142 (18.4%)	38 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.6%)	55 (7.1%)	96.7	14^th of 909 public elementary schools	98.5%		95.5	25^th of 912 public elementary schools	97.3%	11	69.0	90.0	82.0	84.0	73.0	85.0	72.0	83.0	72.0	$6,267	$132	$156	$420	$5,553	$426	$5,979
Weinberg Gifted Academy	Public	PK, KG-6	5245 S Val Vista Dr	Gilbert	85298	Maricopa County	Chandler Unified District #80	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 812-6600	741	40	18.5		359 (48.4%)	13 (1.8%)	84 (11.3%)	203 (27.4%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	76 (10.3%)	98.7	5^th of 909 public elementary schools	99.4%		99.4	2^nd of 912 public elementary schools	99.8%	3	83.0	96.0	89.0	80.0	88.0	89.0	89.0	74.0	93.0	$6,816	$588	$95	$1,271	$5,818	$314	$6,133
Charlotte Patterson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	7520 S Adora Blvd	Gilbert	85298	Maricopa County	Chandler Unified District #80	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 224-3600	753	41	18.2		478 (63.5%)	26 (3.5%)	152 (20.2%)	27 (3.6%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	66 (8.8%)	88.2	84^th of 909 public elementary schools	90.8%		86	114^th of 912 public elementary schools	87.5%	30	61.0	73.0	65.0	79.0	64.0	69.0	63.0	66.0	53.0	$7,317	$631	$73	$1,336	$6,350	$262	$6,612
Dr. Gary and Annette Auxier Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	22700 S Power Rd	Queen Creek	85142	Maricopa County	Chandler Unified District #80	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 424-8400	534	37	14.6		325 (60.9%)	11 (2.1%)	143 (26.8%)	15 (2.8%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (6.9%)	63.8	296^th of 909 public elementary schools	67.4%		65	284^th of 912 public elementary schools	68.9%	12	51.0	59.0	40.0	69.0	53.0	42.0	47.0	49.0	42.0	$8,326	$763	$82	$1,609	$7,234	$247	$7,481
American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6	Public, Charter	K-6	1750 E Riggs Rd	Gilbert	85298	Maricopa County	American Leadership Academy Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 420-2101	396	36	11.1		203 (51.3%)	35 (8.8%)	106 (26.8%)	14 (3.5%)	4 (1.0%)	2 (0.5%)	32 (8.1%)	73.5	223^rd of 909 public elementary schools	75.5%		73.7	213^th of 912 public elementary schools	76.6%	10	76.0	74.0	47.0	57.0	86.0	78.0	34.0	38.0	44.0	$7,582	$50	$210	$310	$5,274	$2,049	$7,322
Coronado Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	4333 S Deanza Blvd	Gilbert	85297	Maricopa County	Higley Unified School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 279-6900	536	43	12.3		304 (56.7%)	19 (3.5%)	117 (21.8%)	34 (6.3%)	2 (0.4%)	5 (0.9%)	55 (10.3%)	84.2	124^th of 909 public elementary schools	86.4%		76.7	189^th of 912 public elementary schools	79.3%	65	54.0	68.0	65.0	66.0	56.0	63.0	72.0	62.0	55.0	$8,040	$383	$348	$1,114	$6,778	$531	$7,309
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Power	Public, Charter	K-6	22951 S. Power Rd.	Gilbert	85142	Maricopa County	Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Queen Creek	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 677-8400	565	31	18.2		385 (68.1%)	11 (1.9%)	113 (20.0%)	13 (2.3%)	3 (0.5%)	3 (0.5%)	37 (6.5%)	61.2	311^th of 909 public elementary schools	65.8%		55	366^th of 912 public elementary schools	59.9%	55	38.0	51.0	54.0	62.0	50.0	48.0	50.0	46.0	39.0	$6,011	$373	$180	$927	$4,376	$1,082	$5,458
Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1290 E Ocotillo Rd	Gilbert	85298	Maricopa County	Chandler Unified District #80	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 424-8500	754	45	16.7		454 (60.2%)	9 (1.2%)	120 (15.9%)	109 (14.5%)	10 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	51 (6.8%)	90.9	60^th of 909 public elementary schools	93.4%		80.7	157^th of 912 public elementary schools	82.8%	97	74.0	76.0	71.0	61.0	82.0	74.0	70.0	54.0	62.0	$8,523	$694	$147	$1,536	$7,420	$262	$7,682

Frequently Asked Questions about Chandler Traditional Academy-Freedom

What schools do graduates of Chandler Traditional Academy-Freedom attend?

Students who attend Chandler Traditional Academy-Freedom usually go on to attend:

High : Dr. Camille Casteel High School

Is Chandler Traditional Academy-Freedom a good school?

Yes! Chandler Traditional Academy-Freedom is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 43^rd of 909 Arizona elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Chandler Traditional Academy-Freedom?

Students at Chandler Traditional Academy-Freedom are 46% White, 25% Hispanic, 17% Asian, 9% Two or more races, 3% African American.

What district is Chandler Traditional Academy-Freedom in?

Chandler Unified District #80

How many students attend Chandler Traditional Academy-Freedom?

In the 2024-25 school year, 551 students attended Chandler Traditional Academy-Freedom.

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