Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) School District

1525 W Frye Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224-6178
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 35 public elementary schools serving 24,256 students in Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public elementary schools in Arizona.
Public Elementary Schools in Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
45 Schools
1,644 Schools
# Students
43,923 Students
770,737 Students
# Teachers
2,385 Teachers
34,473 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

District Rank

Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 602 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#114 out of 610 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
49%
32%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of AZ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
57%
39%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of AZ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
92%
76%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)  School District and public school graduation rate of AZ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.66
# American Indian Students
618 Students
37,246 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
5%
# Asian Students
4,495 Students
24,765 Students
% Asian Students
10%
3%
# Hispanic Students
12,738 Students
356,530 Students
% Hispanic Students
29%
46%
# Black Students
2,324 Students
43,904 Students
% Black Students
5%
6%
# White Students
21,221 Students
273,171 Students
% White Students
48%
36%
# Hawaiian Students
153 Students
2,833 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,374 Students
32,505 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
512
13,951
# Students in K Grade:
2,510
79,995
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,516
79,753
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,685
82,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,811
82,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,864
82,687
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,960
83,739
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,065
84,560
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,495
68,988
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,676
71,649
# Students in 9th Grade:
4,362
9,447
# Students in 10th Grade:
4,215
9,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
4,135
9,219
# Students in 12th Grade:
4,117
10,817
# Ungraded Students:
-
433

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,131 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,274. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,280 is higher than the state median of $11,177. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$489 MM
$12,837 MM
This chart display total revenue of Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in AZ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$496 MM
$12,727 MM
This chart display total spending of Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in AZ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$11,131
$11,274
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in AZ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$11,280
$11,177
This chart display average spending per public school student in Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in AZ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) School District Public Elementary Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Weinberg Gifted Academy
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5245 S Val Vista Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 812-6600
Grades: PK-6
| 485 students
Rank: #22.
Knox Gifted Academy
Math: 90% | Reading: 97%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
700 W Orchid Ln
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-6100
Grades: PK-6
| 646 students
Rank: #33.
Arizona College Prep Middle School
Math: 88% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1150 W Erie St
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 883-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 707 students
Rank: #44.
Chandler Traditional - Independence
Math: 85% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1405 W Lake Dr
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 224-2700
Grades: PK-6
| 838 students
Rank: #55.
Chandler Traditional Academy-freedom
Math: 71% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6040 S Joslyn Ln
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 224-2600
Grades: PK-6
| 546 students
Rank: #66.
Audrey & Robert Ryan Elementary School
Math: 67% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4600 S Bright Angel Way
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 224-3200
Grades: PK-6
| 555 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Robert J.c. Rice Elementary School
Math: 65% | Reading: 70%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1290 E Ocotillo Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 424-8500
Grades: PK-6
| 714 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Santan Elementary School
Math: 65% | Reading: 70%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1550 E Chandler Heights Rd
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 883-4700
Grades: PK-6
| 648 students
Rank: #99.
John & Carol Carlson Elementary School
Math: 64% | Reading: 71%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5400 S White Dr
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 224-3800
Grades: PK-6
| 641 students
Rank: #1010.
Chandler Traditional - Goodman
Math: 62% | Reading: 71%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2600 W Knox Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 812-6900
Grades: PK-6
| 651 students
Rank: #1111.
Haley Elementary School
Math: 62% | Reading: 70%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3401 S Layton Lakes Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 224-3500
Grades: PK-6
| 800 students
Rank: #1212.
Anna Marie Jacobson Elementary School
Math: 61% | Reading: 71%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1515 Nw Jacaranda Pkwy
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 883-4100
Grades: PK-6
| 719 students
Rank: #1313.
Charlotte Patterson Elementary School
Math: 60% | Reading: 71%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7520 S Adora Blvd
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 224-3600
Grades: PK-6
| 879 students
Rank: #1414.
Chandler Traditional - Liberty Campus
Math: 68% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
550 N Emmett Dr
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 883-4900
Grades: PK-6
| 690 students
Rank: #1515.
Robert And Danell Tarwater Elementary School
Math: 62% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2300 S Gardner Dr
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 883-4300
Grades: PK-6
| 780 students
Rank: #1616.
Ira A. Fulton Elementary School
Math: 58% | Reading: 71%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4750 S Sunland Dr
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 224-3300
Grades: PK-6
| 672 students
Rank: #1717.
Basha High School
Math: 61% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5990 S Val Vista Dr
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 224-2100
Grades: 6-12
| 2,632 students
Rank: #1818.
Riggs Elementary School
Math: 56% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6930 S Seville Blvd W
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 224-3400
Grades: PK-6
| 800 students
Rank: #1919.
Basha Elementary School
Math: 52% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3535 S Basha Rd
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 883-4400
Grades: PK-6
| 630 students
Rank: #2020.
Dr. Gary And Annette Auxier Elementary School
Math: 54% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
22700 S Power Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 424-8400
Grades: PK-6
| 746 students
Rank: #2121.
Navarrete Elementary School
Math: 51% | Reading: 62%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6490 S Sun Groves Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 883-4800
Grades: PK-6
| 511 students
Rank: #2222.
Chandler Online Academy
Math: 48% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1205 E Frye Rd Bldg B
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-6350
Grades: K-12
| 825 students
Rank: #2323.
Jane D. Hull Elementary School
Math: 45% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2424 E Maren Dr
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 883-4500
Grades: PK-6
| 548 students
Rank: #2424.
T. Dale Hancock Elementary School
Math: 47% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2425 S Pleasant Dr
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 883-5900
Grades: PK-6
| 637 students
Rank: #2525.
Chandler Traditional Academy-humphrey
Math: 43% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
125 S 132nd St
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-6800
Grades: PK-6
| 492 students
Rank: #2626.
John M Andersen Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1350 N Pennington Dr
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 812-6000
Grades: PK-6
| 472 students
Rank: #2727.
Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary School
Math: 33% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
700 N Hartford St
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-6700
Grades: PK-6
| 701 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Dr Howard K Conley Elementary School
Math: 22% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
500 S Arrowhead Dr
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 812-7000
Grades: PK-6
| 650 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Shumway Leadership Academy
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1325 N Shumway Ave
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-7400
Grades: PK-6
| 502 students
Rank: #3030.
Sanborn Elementary School
Math: 23% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
700 N Superstition Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-7300
Grades: PK-6
| 507 students
Rank: #3131.
John M Andersen Jr High School
Math: 20% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1255 N Dobson Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 883-5300
Grades: 6-8
| 817 students
Rank: #3232.
Galveston Elementary School
Math: 15% | Reading: 30%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
661 E Galveston St
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-6500
Grades: PK-6
| 457 students
Rank: #3333.
Frye Elementary School
Math: 16% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
801 E Frye Rd
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-6400
Grades: PK-6
| 526 students
Rank: #3434.
San Marcos Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
451 W Frye Rd
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 883-4200
Grades: PK-6
| 365 students
Rank: #3535.
Rudy G Bologna Elementary School
Math: 13% | Reading: 21%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1625 E Frye Rd
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 883-4000
Grades: PK-6
| 467 students

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 45 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 43,923 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in AZ)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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