Serving 377 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Ward Traditional Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 377 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Ward Traditional Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
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Ward Traditional Academy's student population of 377 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
377 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Ward Traditional Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ward Traditional Academy is 0.67, which is more 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
#211 out of 1956 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
8%
3%
Hispanic
35%
47%
Black
4%
6%
White
45%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Ward Traditional Academy is ranked #211 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Ward Traditional Academy often compared to?
Ward Traditional Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Cochise Elementary School, Center For Educational Excellence by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Ward Traditional Academy?
377 students attend Ward Traditional Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Ward Traditional Academy students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ward Traditional Academy?
Ward Traditional Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ward Traditional Academy offer ?
Ward Traditional Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Ward Traditional Academy part of?
Ward Traditional Academy is part of Tempe School District (4258).
In what neighborhood is Ward Traditional Academy located?
Ward Traditional Academy is located in the South Tempe neighborhood of Tempe, AZ. There are 22 other public schools located in South Tempe.
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