The top reported proficiency rate is 80% in Math. The lowest is 66% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Great Hearts Academies - Archway Lincoln
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Lincoln is a K-5 charter school located in Chandler, a large Phoenix-area suburb that has become a recognized hub for semiconductor and technology employment. The school sits in a car-oriented desert environment defined by wide arterial roads, freeway corridors, and master-planned subdivisions. Chandler’s economy is driven by major employers such as Intel, Wells Fargo, and Northrop Grumman, and the city has seen sustained population growth over recent decades. Home values in the area sit above typical levels for the state, and rents follow a similar pattern, reflecting the overall economic strength of the region.
Archway Lincoln serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade. The student body is racially and ethnically diverse, with a white plurality and sizable Asian and Hispanic populations, together making up the large majority. Smaller shares of students are Black, multiracial, or from other backgrounds. Data on economic disadvantage, special education, and English learner status were not reported in the available records, so a parent would need to ask the school directly for that picture.
Academically, the school delivers strong results. On the state assessments administered in the most recent year, students in every tested grade posted high proficiency rates in both math and English language arts. Math performance was particularly notable, with a clear upward trend across grades three through five. Fifth-grade science results also showed a solid majority of students meeting proficiency. Overall, when compared across all tested subjects and grades, the school’s proficiency index sits in the top quarter of all districts in Maricopa County, a wide and varied region. This is a genuine strength: families looking for an elementary school with consistently high test scores will find this one stands out even in a competitive metro area.
Because the school only goes through fifth grade, there are no graduation rate data to consider, and chronic absenteeism figures were not available. The school is a charter, operating independently of the Chandler Unified School District, and is part of the Great Hearts Academies network, which follows a classical liberal arts approach. That orientation shapes the curriculum and expectations, though specific program details were not provided in the data reviewed. There were no recent district-level changes or controversies identified in the public record.
For a parent or resident considering this school, the picture is one of a high-performing elementary option in a growing, economically vibrant city. The student body is diverse but the school does not report the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals, so it is hard to gauge the socioeconomic mix from the data alone. The school’s charter status means enrollment is open to any child in the state through a lottery system, and families in Chandler and beyond may apply. The strong academic results make it a compelling choice for those who prioritize measured outcomes, but families will want to confirm that the classical model and the school’s student support services align with their child’s needs, especially since key demographic and program data are gaps in this profile.
The community context is typical of a fast-growing Sun Belt suburb: car travel is essential, the employment base is tech-heavy, and housing costs are elevated relative to the state. The school’s location on Gilbert Road places it within reach of both the Price and Santan freeway corridors, so commute options are straightforward. For families who value a strong academic foundation and are comfortable with a charter school’s structure and expectations, Archway Lincoln presents a clearly strong option.
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