Adams Traditional Academy, Phoenix AZ

Original Research by School Decision on Adams Traditional Academy

AdamsTraditional Academy is a public charter school serving kindergarten through eighth grade in north Phoenix. It operates under Choice Academies Inc., a small charter network. Because it does not serve high school grades, there is no graduation rate to report, and state testing data is available only for the grades it covers.

On the 2024-25 state assessments, the school turned in strong results. Math and English language arts proficiency rates were consistently high across the early elementary grades, with most students meeting or exceeding standards. The middle school years showed somewhat lower proficiency, though still above typical levels for the county. In science, tested in fifth and eighth grades, performance was solid, with the fifth-grade cohort posting particularly strong results. Across all tested subjects and grades, the school’s overall proficiency index placed it in the top quarter of all districts in Maricopa County. This is a clear academic strength.

The student body is moderately sized for a K-8 school. The largest racial or ethnic group is Asian, composing nearly half of enrollment, followed by a substantial White population and smaller shares of Hispanic, Black, multiracial, and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students. The school does not report figures for students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, nor for those receiving special education services or English learner support. A parent looking into academic supports or socioeconomic context may want to ask the school directly for these details.

As a charter school, Adams Traditional Academy operates outside the traditional district structure. The parent organization, Choice Academies Inc., had no publicly reported curriculum changes, enrollment shifts, or facility referendums in recent years that would directly affect families. The school’s own programs and extracurricular offerings are not described in the available data, so families would need to consult the school website or visit to learn about electives, athletics, or after-school activities.

The school is located in a residential area of Phoenix, a city that is one of the fastest-growing in the country. The community is car-oriented, with wide streets and a grid layout. Housing values in the immediate ZIP code are modest compared with the state median, and rental prices have eased slightly in the past year, which may be relevant for families considering a move. The broader Phoenix economy is anchored by high-tech manufacturing, aerospace, tourism, and services.

Missing data is a theme for this profile. No information on chronic absenteeism, discipline incidents, staffing ratios, or course access was available. For an academically focused family, the state test results give a clear positive signal. For a family concerned about student support or school climate, the gaps mean that direct inquiry with the school is necessary. The school’s strong proficiency standing in a large and diverse county is a real draw, and the composition of the student body may appeal to families seeking a diverse peer environment. The charter status means enrollment is not guaranteed by residence, so families should confirm the application process and any waitlists.

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Academic performance

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

Math

Grade 390%

School 90% · District 89% · ▲ 1 pts above district

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

Grade 484%

School 84% · District 82% · ▲ 2 pts above district

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

Grade 578%

School 78% · District 77% · ▲ 1 pts above district

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

Grade 657%

School 57% · District 55% · ▲ 2 pts above district

▲ 21 pts above state median · ▲ 17 pts above county median

Grade 774%

School 74% · District 72% · ▲ 2 pts above district

▲ 42 pts above state median · ▲ 41 pts above county median

Grade 863%

School 63% · District 65% · ▼ 2 pts below district

▲ 31 pts above state median · ▲ 29 pts above county median

English language arts

Grade 384%

School 84% · District 83% · ▲ 1 pts above district

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

Grade 482%

School 82% · District 80% · ▲ 2 pts above district

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

Grade 579%

School 79% · District 79%

▲ 38 pts above state median · ▲ 35 pts above county median

Grade 672%

School 72% · District 68% · ▲ 4 pts above district

▲ 29 pts above state median · ▲ 27 pts above county median

Grade 787%

School 87% · District 86% · ▲ 1 pts above district

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

Grade 874%

School 74% · District 75% · ▼ 1 pts below district

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

Science

Grade 581%

School 81% · District 81%

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

Grade 869%

School 69% · District 69%

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

This schoolChoice Academies Inc. (90138), 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.