Combs Traditional Academy
Tel:
(480) 987-5320
Combs Traditional Academy serves 266 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Combs Traditional Academy placed in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Combs Traditional Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Combs Traditional Academy's student population of 266 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 266 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers |
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School Comparison
Combs Traditional Academy is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,111 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Combs Traditional Academy is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #486 out of 2111 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 6% |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 31% | 45% |
| Black | 8% | 5% |
| White | 51% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 24% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | J O Combs Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Combs Traditional Academy is Cavit - Poston Butte High School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is J. O. Combs Middle School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Ellsworth Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Coolidge Cavit - Poston Butte High School Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
0.1 miles
32375 North Gantzel Road
Coolidge, AZ 85228
(520) 423-1944 0.1 9-12 n/a - San Tan Valley J. O. Combs Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 728 students
0.1 miles
37611 N. Pecan Creek Drive
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 882-3510 0.1 7-8 728 - Florence Poston Butte High School Grades: 7-12 | 1,365 student
0.1 miles
32375 North Gantzel Road
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 474-6100 0.1 7-12 1,365 - Queen Creek Ellsworth Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 641 students
0.9 miles
38454 N. Carolina Ave
Queen Creek, AZ 85240
(480) 882-3520 0.9 PK-6 641 - Florence Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy Grades: K-8 | 759 students
1.0 miles
35900 N. Charbray Drive
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 987-7600 1.0 K-8 759
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