Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy

Summary:

Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy is a highly successful public charter elementary school in Phoenix, Arizona, serving approximately 685 students in grades K-8. The school has consistently ranked among the top 5% of Arizona elementary schools, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy is known for its exceptional academic performance, consistently outpacing state and district averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 76-92% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 35-46%. In Mathematics, the school had 70-90% proficiency, compared to the state average of 28-43%. The school's performance is particularly strong across various student subgroups, ranking highly in categories such as Asian students, female students, and male students.

When compared to nearby schools, Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy stands out as a high-performing institution. For instance, Adams Traditional Academy, the closest comparable school, ranked 62nd out of 904 Arizona elementary schools in 2023-2024, significantly lower than Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy's 20th ranking. The school's sustained high performance over the past decade, with rankings consistently in the top 5-10% of Arizona elementary schools, demonstrates its ability to maintain excellence and continuously improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 1520 W Rose Garden Ln
       Phoenix, AZ  85027-3529


(623) 516-7747

District: Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy Inc.

SchoolDigger Rank:
30th of 912 Arizona Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  0.0 Help
Number of students:  693

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
61.9%
White:
26.8%
Hispanic:
7.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  10% Help


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Compare Details Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy ranks better than 96.7% of elementary schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.16. (See more...)
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Compare Details Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy ranks better than 96.7% of middle schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.74. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Asian (61.9%), White (26.8%), Hispanic (7.4%). (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy 30th of 912 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy 18th of 550 Arizona public middle schools. (See Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy in the ranking list.)

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Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy Inc.:

SchoolDigger ranks Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy Inc. 13th of 297 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 92.15 23rd 1062 97.8%
2010 92.74 29th 1090 97.3%
2011 93.43 22nd 1075 98.0%
2012 90.88 26th 1141 97.7%
2013 90.75 27th 1158 97.7%
2014 90.89 59th 1079 94.5%
2015 88.49 88th 955 90.8%
2016 90.10 89th 1079 91.8%
2017 91.30 80th 1106 92.8%
2018 91.48 83rd 1109 92.5%
2019 90.83 73rd 1039 93.0%
2021 94.61 47th 1226 96.2%
2022 92.75 40th 1000 96.0%
2023 96.54 28th 1245 97.8%
2024 95.16 30th 912 96.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 86.37 37th 1027 96.4%
2022 66.72 115th 444 74.1%
2023 74.90 85th 617 86.2%
See the entire list of Best Arizona Elementary Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 89.00 30th 451 93.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 49.36 447th 1201 62.8%
2023 91.76 24th 820 97.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 92.16 19th 618 96.9%
2023 91.50 38th 1116 96.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.53 66th 1023 93.5%
2019 88.92 58th 862 93.3%
2021 92.34 66th 1219 94.6%
2022 92.06 26th 824 96.8%
2023 95.39 29th 1219 97.6%
2024 86.63 45th 602 92.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.40 84th 1032 91.9%
2019 86.40 81st 850 90.5%
2021 94.92 40th 1220 96.7%
2022 89.81 32nd 830 96.1%
2023 96.38 26th 1216 97.9%
2024 94.40 16th 628 97.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.76 24th 33 27.3%
2019 32.73 24th 27 11.1%
2021 71.64 129th 620 79.2%
2022 84.68 21st 270 92.2%
2023 84.06 29th 316 90.8%
2024 61.19 10th 28 64.3%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 80.61 50th 895 94.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 60.64 372nd 1198 68.9%
2022 74.81 154th 716 78.5%
2023 84.82 118th 1170 89.9%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.76 123rd 720 82.9%
2019 73.90 117th 595 80.3%
2021 77.55 206th 1161 82.3%
2022 74.92 127th 800 84.1%
2023 88.14 61st 1024 94.0%
2024 68.07 132nd 486 72.8%
See the entire list of Best Arizona Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 94.15 12th 663 98.2%
2010 93.17 19th 692 97.3%
2011 95.12 14th 685 98.0%
2012 90.32 27th 772 96.5%
2013 91.05 27th 787 96.6%
2014 91.90 29th 690 95.8%
2015 92.44 29th 521 94.4%
2016 94.65 27th 677 96.0%
2017 95.56 25th 695 96.4%
2018 96.35 13th 711 98.2%
2019 95.93 12th 605 98.0%
2021 94.90 29th 832 96.5%
2022 91.27 35th 605 94.2%
2023 97.56 20th 854 97.7%
2024 97.74 18th 550 96.7%
See the entire list of Arizona Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 94.75 11th 650 98.3%
2022 74.16 36th 211 82.9%
2023 77.12 36th 384 90.6%
See the entire list of Best Arizona Elementary Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.61 440th 789 44.2%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 81.32 44th 369 88.1%
2023 98.81 11th 717 98.5%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.56 12th 624 98.1%
2019 92.66 18th 466 96.1%
2021 94.42 30th 820 96.3%
2022 91.17 25th 494 94.9%
2023 97.77 15th 806 98.1%
2024 93.29 22nd 386 94.3%
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Rank History for middle school Military Connected students at Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 54.59 48th 143 66.4%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.92 18th 617 97.1%
2019 95.14 12th 435 97.2%
2021 92.94 36th 818 95.6%
2022 84.09 41st 476 91.4%
2023 96.89 22nd 810 97.3%
2024 97.43 12th 370 96.8%
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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.87 12th 42 71.4%
2019 50.97 17th 31 45.2%
2021 75.93 50th 404 87.6%
2022 68.10 51st 192 73.4%
2023 87.57 17th 247 93.1%
2024 75.54 5th 29 82.8%
See the entire list of Best Arizona Elementary Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 92.45 26th 802 96.8%
2022 94.57 16th 392 95.9%
2023 85.12 65th 760 91.4%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.39 22nd 436 95.0%
2019 81.61 38th 337 88.7%
2021 75.16 139th 780 82.2%
2022 86.12 30th 446 93.3%
2023 88.94 36th 675 94.7%
2024 92.66 19th 288 93.4%
See the entire list of Best Arizona Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy Test Scores
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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a teacher
Wednesday, September 25, 2019

Open Quote 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

Open Quote Excellent over all Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, May 22, 2009

Open Quote 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



Enrollment information for Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 400 3 20 31 1 n/a n/a 0 455
1998 548 10 21 38 0 n/a n/a 0 617
1999 583 8 21 33 0 n/a n/a 0 645
2000 446 7 23 36 0 n/a n/a 0 512
2001 474 9 26 32 1 n/a n/a 0 542
2002 510 10 39 43 4 n/a n/a 0 606
2003 510 10 39 43 4 n/a n/a 0 606
2004 534 14 42 55 9 n/a n/a 0 654
2005 530 13 49 62 8 n/a n/a 0 662
2006 528 12 81 62 10 n/a n/a 0 693
2007 518 14 115 70 8 n/a n/a 0 725
2008 486 13 147 70 11 n/a n/a 0 727
2009 484 15 172 71 10 n/a n/a 0 752
2010 478 14 216 71 10 n/a n/a 0 789
2011 457 14 250 67 8 2 0 0 798
2012 451 13 260 72 8 5 0 0 809
2013 433 12 256 71 10 5 4 0 791
2014 399 15 286 65 11 5 8 0 789
2015 377 14 315 60 14 3 6 0 789
2016 363 12 345 54 11 2 8 0 795
2017 347 17 346 53 12 1 12 0 788
2018 333 14 336 64 5 1 14 0 767
2019 323 13 339 74 5 2 20 0 776
2020 288 8 367 62 1 1 24 0 751
2021 231 3 417 68 4 2 23 0 748
2022 194 7 388 67 4 0 25 0 685
2023 188 9 416 55 0 0 17 0 685
2024 186 6 429 51 3 0 18 0 693

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 455 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 617 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 645 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 512 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 542 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 606 n/a n/a n/a
2003 606 n/a n/a n/a
2004 654 n/a n/a n/a
2005 662 n/a n/a n/a
2006 693 n/a n/a 7.8
2007 725 n/a n/a 7.3
2008 727 n/a n/a 5.8
2009 752 n/a n/a 5.2
2010 789 n/a n/a 4.4
2011 798 n/a n/a 4.1
2012 809 n/a n/a 2.8
2013 791 n/a n/a 1.8
2014 789 n/a n/a 0.6
2015 789 n/a n/a n/a
2016 795 n/a n/a n/a
2017 788 n/a n/a n/a
2018 767 n/a n/a n/a
2019 776 n/a n/a n/a
2020 751 n/a n/a 10
2021 748 n/a n/a n/a
2022 685 n/a n/a n/a
2023 685 n/a n/a n/a
2024 693 n/a n/a n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 455 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 617 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 645 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 512 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 542 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 606 n/a n/a n/a
2003 606 n/a n/a n/a
2004 654 n/a n/a n/a
2005 662 n/a n/a n/a
2006 693 n/a n/a 7.8
2007 725 n/a n/a 7.3
2008 727 n/a n/a 5.8
2009 752 n/a n/a 5.2
2010 789 n/a n/a 4.4
2011 798 n/a n/a 4.1
2012 809 n/a n/a 2.8
2013 791 n/a n/a 1.8
2014 789 n/a n/a 0.6
2015 789 n/a n/a n/a
2016 795 n/a n/a n/a
2017 788 n/a n/a n/a
2018 767 n/a n/a n/a
2019 776 n/a n/a n/a
2020 751 n/a n/a 10
2021 748 n/a n/a n/a
2022 685 n/a n/a n/a
2023 685 n/a n/a n/a
2024 693 n/a n/a n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $132 (2.3%) $00 (0.0%) $263 (4.5%) $4,423 (75.6%) $1,296 (22.2%) $5,718 (97.7%) $5,850

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 73rd of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 28th of 1245 Elementary schools
 4.8%
Ranks 12th of 605 Middle schoolsRanks 20th of 854 Middle schools
 0.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students776685
 11.7%
African American139
 30.8%
American Indian50
 100%
Asian339416
 22.7%
Hispanic7455
 25.7%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White323188
 41.8%
Two or More Races2017
 15%


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Yes! Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 30th of 912 Arizona elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 693 students attended Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy.

Students at Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy are 62% Asian, 27% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.


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