Kyrene Traditional Academy

Kyrene Traditional Academy

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School | Grade Pre-K-8
3375 W Galveston St,  Chandler, AZ
Kyrene Elementary School District
4.6
598 Students
A-
Niche Grade
Established in 2012, Kyrene Traditional Academy focuses on a traditional teaching model with more structured lessons and a balance of core subjects with complementary enrichment classes. Located just north of Chandler Fashion Center, the academy serves more than 550 students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. It’s part of the Kyrene School District, which covers the southern region of metro Phoenix. Here, the motto is “citizens, scholars, and friends.” And the academy lives up to its mission of academic excellence, with honors as an A+ School of Excellence in Arizona and being deemed a National Blue Ribbon School. Plus, Kyrene Traditional Academy often ranks in the top 10% of elementary schools in Arizona, with reading and math test scores well above the state averages. To achieve these accolades, students excel through Spalding reading and phonics and the Saxon math program, with further lessons in science, social studies and health. For more well-rounded development, the academy also integrates traditional instruction in art, music, computers and physical education. As for extracurriculars and other notable programs, students can thrive in drama club, student council, science fair and the National Elementary Honor Society. They may also participate in the gifted, Native American, dual language or special education programs that suit their needs.

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Marianne L. Lescher
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
48%
Reading Proficiency
50%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
B+
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
48%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
37
Full Time Teachers
37
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
36%
State Average
48%
Science
70%
State Average
30%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
598:1

Student Diversity

Male
51%
Female
49%
Hispanic
34.9%
White
25.2%
Black
14.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
9.2%
Two or more races
7.9%
Native American
7.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#1 Most Diverse Public ES in Arizona
#2 Most Diverse Public MS in Arizona
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.6 32 Reviews
5.0 parent
6/7/2022
This was great all the way around.
5.0 parent
5/20/2022
Our daughter started KTA in 4th grade. She transferred from another Kyrene school. The teachers made sure she was brought up to speed with Spalding and Math. She was a grade level ahead by the end of the year. When she graduated from 8th grade she was doing 9th grade math and was taking advanced cla...
4.0 parent
9/13/2019
I have had all three of my children at Sureno, KTA from 2009-2019 and have seen many changes, improvements, growth from different teachers and principals to the addition of 7th & 8th grade. Overall, if you are an active contributor I think your family will do well. We left the area and came back wit...
5.0 parent
1/16/2018
My son is in 6th grade. He needed to fulfill his PE requirement of running a mile. My son's running abilities are not that strong. He was having difficulty finishing. Mr Shepherd showed patience as my son finished his run. Even better though other students in the class asked to run with my son after...

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