Ward Traditional Academy
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3 out of 5 | 1 Review
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 461 elementary school students from grades KG-8
- Ranks 17th out of 660 middle schools in AZ.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 1965 East Hermosa Drive, Tempe, AZ 85282
School District Details
- Tempe School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $8,420
- Students Per Teacher: 15.1
- Enrolled Students: 12,617
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 461
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 23.4
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 19.7
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 214 (46.4%)
- Females: 247 (53.6%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 28 (6.1%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: - (-)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 28 (6.1%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 12 | 2.6% |
| Black | 37 | 8.0% |
| Asian | 35 | 7.6% |
| Hispanic | 99 | 21.5% |
| White | 278 | 60.3% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 46 | 10.0% |
| 1st Grade | 45 | 9.8% |
| 2nd Grade | 49 | 10.6% |
| 3rd Grade | 48 | 10.4% |
| 4th Grade | 54 | 11.7% |
| 5th Grade | 64 | 13.9% |
| 6th Grade | 61 | 13.2% |
| 7th Grade | 57 | 12.4% |
| 8th Grade | 37 | 8.0% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 62%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:38%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 6 Years
- Average Salary: $36,837
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $33,633 | 62% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $42,044 | 38% |
Source: AZ Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 3
3 out of 5 | 1 Review
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1 review for Ward Traditional Academy
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on July 13, 2009
- Rating:
(3 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - Overall the school was good, but some of the "policies" are absurd. In particular, were it not for my personal experience with the Principal Ms Curtis, I would rate this school much higher. My kids attended for several years.
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