A+
Excellent
100/100

Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 1405 W LAKE DR, Sun Lakes, AZ 85248
Overall
A+
100/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
3.2 grade levels above the U.S. average · 99th percentile in Arizona
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Arizona for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Arizona schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

100
Repit Score
out of 100
809
Students
enrolled
19.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%99/1003.2 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%67/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 2% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Arizona schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −2 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Arizona. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency88% (+45 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency88% (+46 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Arizona state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White87%87%reading +27 pts, math +29 pts98th percentile (list)
Hispanic85%85%reading +51 pts, math +52 pts99th percentile (list)
Asian92%92%reading +22 pts, math +19 pts97th percentile (list)
Multiracial85%95%reading +31 pts, math +45 pts97th percentile (list)
Low-income70%70%reading +37 pts, math +38 pts98th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1405 W LAKE DR
City Sun Lakes
ZIP Code 85248
District 0401870
NCES School ID 040187002646
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 85248

Understanding the community around Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $87,881
Per Capita Income $61,509
Poverty Rate 3.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 45.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 52.2%
High School or Higher 97.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $438,400
Median Rent $1,726
Owner-Occupied 79.2%
Renter-Occupied 20.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.4%
Female 45.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Asian 62.1%
White 20.6%
Hispanic/Latino 9.3%
Two or More Races 4.5%
Black 3.0%
American Indian 0.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 809
Teachers (FTE) 41.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 19.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence?
Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence has a Repit School Score of 100 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence?
Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence has 809 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.5:1.
What grades does Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence serve?
Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence receive per student?
Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence receives $11,696 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence in 85248 ▼
Avg Home Value
$554,924
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,236
1-Year Change
-1.9%
% Renters
20.8%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026