Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy, Phoenix AZ

Original Research by School Decision on Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy

Reid Traditional Schools’ Valley Academy is a public charter school in Phoenix serving kindergarten through eighth grade. As a charter school, it operates independently of a traditional district, though it is overseen by its own charter holder, Reid Traditional Schools’ Valley Academy Inc. The school sits within the broader context of Phoenix, a large, sprawling urban center that has grown rapidly over decades and remains car-oriented, with a grid street pattern and a wide footprint.

Academically, Valley Academy posts proficiency rates that are strong across every tested grade and subject. In both English language arts and mathematics, the proportion of students meeting state standards consistently reaches a high level in grades three through eight. Science results, available for grades five and eight, also show a majority of students scoring proficient or above. When compared against the broader set of districts in Maricopa County, the school’s overall proficiency index lands in the top quartile, a clear mark of above-average performance relative to its regional peers. Because Valley Academy does not serve high school grades, no graduation rate is reported, and that gap is a simple reflection of the grade band it covers.

The student body is diverse, with the largest share of students identifying as Asian, followed by White students, then Hispanic students, with smaller shares identifying as two or more races, Black, or American Indian or Alaska Native. The data does not include information on the share of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals, nor on the numbers of students receiving special education services or English learner support, so a family that considers those factors important would want to ask the school directly. The school’s charter status means it draws students from a broader area than a neighborhood attendance zone, so the peer environment reflects the families who choose this school rather than a fixed residential boundary.

The immediate housing context for the area around the school shows home values near the national median, though a recent year-over-year trend has been slightly downward. Rents have also eased a bit. That pattern sits within a national economic picture of a moderate mortgage rate and a steady unemployment rate. Phoenix itself remains a fast-growing city, with an economy built on services, technology, manufacturing, and tourism, anchored by Sky Harbor International Airport and civic amenities such as Papago Park and the Phoenix Art Museum. No major recent changes were identified at the district level, and the charter holder’s operations appear stable.

Valley Academy is a solidly performing K-8 charter with consistently high test results and a top-quartile standing among county districts. Its student composition is notably Asian-plurality, a characteristic that may matter to families looking for that peer mix. The school does not extend into high school, so families will need to plan for a transition after eighth grade. For a parent seeking a strong academic foundation in a charter setting within a large, growing city, this school offers a clear track record. Those wanting more detail on student support services or economic demographics will need to follow up with the school directly.

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Academic performance

How students perform on state tests, by grade, set against the district.

Math

Grade 378%

School 78% · District 78%

▲ 34 pts above state median · ▲ 32 pts above county median

Grade 475%

School 75% · District 75%

▲ 31 pts above state median · ▲ 28 pts above county median

Grade 585%

School 85% · District 85%

▲ 43 pts above state median · ▲ 39 pts above county median

Grade 672%

School 72% · District 70% · ▲ 2 pts above district

▲ 36 pts above state median · ▲ 32 pts above county median

Grade 782%

School 82% · District 82%

▲ 50 pts above state median · ▲ 49 pts above county median

Grade 871%

School 71% · District 72% · ▼ 1 pts below district

▲ 39 pts above state median · ▲ 37 pts above county median

English language arts

Grade 382%

School 82% · District 84% · ▼ 2 pts below district

▲ 42 pts above state median · ▲ 38 pts above county median

Grade 484%

School 84% · District 85% · ▼ 1 pts below district

▲ 37 pts above state median · ▲ 34 pts above county median

Grade 581%

School 81% · District 81%

▲ 40 pts above state median · ▲ 37 pts above county median

Grade 693%

School 93% · District 91% · ▲ 2 pts above district

▲ 50 pts above state median · ▲ 48 pts above county median

Grade 791%

School 91% · District 91%

▲ 48 pts above state median · ▲ 46 pts above county median

Grade 886%

School 86% · District 87% · ▼ 1 pts below district

▲ 46 pts above state median · ▲ 44 pts above county median

Science

Grade 565%

School 65% · District 65%

▲ 28 pts above state median · ▲ 26 pts above county median

Grade 879%

School 79% · District 79%

▲ 46 pts above state median · ▲ 44 pts above county median

This schoolReid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy Inc. (4306), same grade

Graduation rate (ACGR) reflects the federally published Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate for the most recent year available. We refresh this data annually at the close of each academic year in June. The federal source publishes a banded rate (for example, "90-94%") instead of an exact number for cohorts small enough to risk identifying individual students. The state distribution chart, where shown, plots every school in the state with a published rate or band; schools whose rate is federally suppressed are excluded. Where the federal source publishes a band rather than an exact rate, the school is placed within its band using a stable, ID-derived offset, so its position is consistent across visits.