Serving 713 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 713 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy's student population of 713 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
713 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Year Founded
1995
School Rankings
Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy ranks within the top 5% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#45 out of 1921 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Asian
63%
3%
Hispanic
8%
49%
Black
1%
6%
White
25%
33%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.1%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
1%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy's ranking?
Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy is ranked #45 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy often compared to?
Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Adams Traditional Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy?
713 students attend Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy students are Asian, 25% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy?
Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy offer ?
Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy part of?
Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy is part of Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy Inc. (4306).
In what neighborhood is Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy located?
Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy is located in the Deer Valley neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 24 other public schools located in Deer Valley.
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