Magnet Traditional School serves 381 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Magnet Traditional School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 381 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Magnet Traditional School's student population of 381 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
381 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Magnet Traditional School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Magnet Traditional School is 0.22, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#724 out of 1854 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
32%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
39%

Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1

American Indian
2%
5%

Asian
n/a
3%

Hispanic
88%
47%

Black
5%
6%

White
4%
35%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
29%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
29%
9%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Magnet Traditional School's ranking?
Magnet Traditional School is ranked #724 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Magnet Traditional School?
381 students attend Magnet Traditional School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Magnet Traditional School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Magnet Traditional School?
Magnet Traditional School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Magnet Traditional School offer ?
Magnet Traditional School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Magnet Traditional School part of?
Magnet Traditional School is part of Phoenix Elementary District (4256) School District.
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