Neely Traditional Academy (Ranked Top 5% for 2026)

500 E Houston Ave
Gilbert, AZ 85234

( shown in map)

10/

Top 5%

Serving 824 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Neely Traditional 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 is 79% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving is 86% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).

The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 824 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 48%
: Top 5% in AZ
: 79% (Top 5%)
: 86% (Top 1%)
: 60-64% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Neely Traditional Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category

Attribute

Overall Rank

Highest overall rank (Top 5%)

Math Proficiency

Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)

Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)

Science Proficiency

Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview

Neely Traditional Academy's student population of 824 students has grown by 9% over five school years.

The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2009

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)

View Data

Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Neely Traditional Academy
Kind	121
1	119
2	101
3	130
4	125
5	109
6	119

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Total Students

824 students

View Data

Total Students Trends Over Years (1987-2024)
Year	Neely Traditional Academy
2024	824
2023	805
2022	764
2021	752
2020	793
2019	793
2018	759
2017	759
2016	806
2015	812
2014	809
2013	828
2012	826
2011	840
2010	806
2009	711
2008	704
2007	642
2006	653
2005	678
2004	552
2003	469
2002	405
2001	621
2000	489
1999	677
1998	684
1997	620
1995	549
1994	549
1993	527
1992	561
1991	669
1990	660
1989	601
1988	571
1987	866

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

46 teachers

View Data

Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1987-2024)
Year	Neely Traditional Academy
2024	46
2023	44
2022	40
2021	34
2020	41
2019	41
2018	33
2017	33
2016	38
2015	39
2014	40
2013	39
2012	40
2011	40
2010	39
2009	38
2008	37
2007	36
2006	37
2005	37
2004	31
2003	33
2002	25
2001	29
2000	26
1999	42
1998	41
1997	36
1995	34
1994	34
1993	33
1992	33
1991	34
1990	34
1989	33
1988	32
1987	40

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

School Calendar

Last Day of School

Mon. May 25, 2026

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings

Neely Traditional Academy ranks within the top 5% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Neely Traditional Academy is 0.66, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (AZ)

#22 out of 1921 schools
(Top 5%)

View Data

Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Neely Traditional Academy
2023	#22
2022	#16
2021	#18
2019	#24
2018	#44
2017	#25
2016	#24
2015	#38
2014	#17
2013	#20
2012	#19

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

79%

34%

View Data

Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Neely Traditional Academy	Arizona	Gilbert Unified District (4239)
2023	79%	34%	51%
2022	83%	35%	53%
2021	83%	32%	49%
2019	87%	45%	57%
2018	86%	45%	58%
2017	86%	42%	57%
2016	84%	39%	53%
2015	74%	38%	54%
2014	95%	63%	78%
2013	94%	63%	77%
2012	94%	63%	77%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

86%

40%

View Data

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Neely Traditional Academy	Arizona	Gilbert Unified District (4239)
2022	86%	40%	56%
2021	81%	39%	52%
2019	87%	45%	59%
2018	79%	44%	58%
2017	82%	42%	56%
2016	81%	40%	53%
2015	78%	38%	52%
2014	99%	79%	89%
2013	98%	78%	89%
2012	97%	77%	88%
2011	99%	77%	87%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

60-64%

24%

Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

17:1

View Data

Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1987-2024)
Year	Neely Traditional Academy	Arizona	Gilbert Unified District (4239)
2024	18:1	17:1
2023	18:1	18:1	18:1
2022	19:1	18:1	19:1
2021	22:1	17:1	17:1
2020	19:1	19:1	18:1
2019	19:1	19:1	18:1
2018	23:1	19:1	19:1
2017	23:1	19:1	19:1
2016	21:1	19:1	19:1
2015	21:1	19:1	19:1
2014	20:1	19:1	19:1
2013	21:1	19:1	19:1
2012	21:1	19:1	19:1
2011	21:1	19:1	18:1
2010	20:1	18:1	18:1
2009	19:1	18:1	17:1
2008	19:1	18:1	18:1
2007	18:1	19:1	18:1
2006	18:1	19:1	18:1
2005	18:1	19:1	19:1
2004	18:1	19:1	19:1
2003	14:1	19:1	18:1
2002	16:1	19:1	18:1
2001	21:1	19:1	20:1
2000	19:1	19:1	18:1
1999	16:1	19:1	19:1
1998	17:1	19:1	18:1
1997	17:1	19:1	19:1
1995	16:1	19:1	18:1
1994	16:1	20:1	19:1
1993	16:1	20:1	20:1
1992	17:1	20:1	19:1
1991	19:1	20:1	20:1
1990	19:1	20:1	20:1
1989	18:1	20:1	19:1
1988	18:1	20:1	20:1
1987	22:1	21:1	21:1

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

American Indian

View Data

American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)
Year	Neely Traditional Academy	Arizona	Gilbert Unified District (4239)
2024	1%	5%
2023	1%	5%	1%
2022	1%	5%	1%
2021	1%	5%	2%
2020	1%	6%	2%
2019	1%	6%	2%
2014	1%	5%	1%
2011	1%	7%	2%
2010	1%	6%	1%
2007	1%	6%	1%
2006	1%	7%	1%
2005	2%	7%	1%
2004	2%	8%	1%
2003	2%	8%	1%
2002	2%	8%	1%
2001	2%	8%	1%
1999	1%	7%	1%
1998	1%	7%
1997	2%	7%
1995	2%	7%
1994	2%	7%	1%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Asian

14%

View Data

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1993-2024)
Year	Neely Traditional Academy	Arizona	Gilbert Unified District (4239)
2024	14%	3%
2023	12%	3%	4%
2022	12%	3%	3%
2021	13%	3%	4%
2020	11%	3%	4%
2019	11%	3%	4%
2018	11%	3%	4%
2017	11%	3%	4%
2016	14%	3%	4%
2015	16%	3%	5%
2014	16%	3%	4%
2013	16%	3%	5%
2012	17%	3%	5%
2011	16%	3%	5%
2010	15%	3%	5%
2009	13%	3%	5%
2008	10%	3%	5%
2007	8%	3%	5%
2006	6%	2%	4%
2005	5%	2%	4%
2004	5%	2%	4%
2003	1%	2%	4%
2002	1%	2%	4%
2001	3%	2%	3%
2000	2%	2%	3%
1999	5%	2%	3%
1998	4%	2%	3%
1997	2%	2%	3%
1995	2%	2%	2%
1994	2%	2%	2%
1993	1%	2%	2%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Hispanic

23%

48%

View Data

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2024)
Year	Neely Traditional Academy	Arizona	Gilbert Unified District (4239)
2024	23%	48%
2023	22%	47%	28%
2022	21%	47%	28%
2021	20%	46%	27%
2020	18%	45%	24%
2019	18%	45%	24%
2018	16%	45%	23%
2017	16%	45%	23%
2016	13%	45%	22%
2015	11%	45%	21%
2014	10%	44%	20%
2013	8%	43%	19%
2012	8%	43%	18%
2011	8%	42%	18%
2010	7%	41%	17%
2009	8%	41%	17%
2008	9%	42%	17%
2007	9%	41%	16%
2006	11%	39%	16%
2005	10%	38%	15%
2004	11%	37%	14%
2003	13%	36%	13%
2002	14%	35%	13%
2001	13%	33%	12%
2000	12%	33%	11%
1999	13%	32%	11%
1998	13%	31%	11%
1997	12%	30%	10%
1995	11%	29%	10%
1994	10%	28%	9%
1993	9%	27%	10%
1992	11%	25%	11%
1991	8%	25%	12%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Black

View Data

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1992-2024)
Year	Neely Traditional Academy	Arizona	Gilbert Unified District (4239)
2024	3%	6%
2023	2%	6%	3%
2022	2%	6%	3%
2021	2%	6%	3%
2020	2%	5%	3%
2019	2%	5%	3%
2018	1%	5%	3%
2017	1%	5%	3%
2016	1%	5%	3%
2015	1%	5%	3%
2014	2%	5%	4%
2013	2%	5%	4%
2012	3%	5%	4%
2011	3%	5%	4%
2010	2%	6%	5%
2009	3%	6%	5%
2008	3%	6%	5%
2007	4%	5%	4%
2006	5%	5%	4%
2005	5%	5%	4%
2004	5%	5%	4%
2003	5%	5%	4%
2002	7%	5%	3%
2001	4%	5%	3%
2000	3%	4%	3%
1999	4%	5%	2%
1998	3%	4%	2%
1997	2%	4%	2%
1994	1%	4%	1%
1993	2%	4%	2%
1992	2%	4%	3%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

White

52%

34%

View Data

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2024)
Year	Neely Traditional Academy	Arizona	Gilbert Unified District (4239)
2024	52%	34%
2023	55%	35%	58%
2022	56%	35%	58%
2021	55%	36%	59%
2020	60%	38%	63%
2019	60%	38%	63%
2018	66%	38%	66%
2017	66%	38%	66%
2016	67%	39%	68%
2015	68%	40%	68%
2014	69%	41%	69%
2013	71%	42%	70%
2012	70%	42%	70%
2011	71%	42%	71%
2010	75%	44%	72%
2009	76%	44%	72%
2008	78%	44%	72%
2007	78%	45%	74%
2006	77%	47%	75%
2005	78%	48%	76%
2004	77%	48%	77%
2003	79%	49%	78%
2002	76%	50%	79%
2001	78%	52%	81%
2000	83%	53%	82%
1999	77%	54%	83%
1998	79%	56%	84%
1997	82%	57%	85%
1995	85%	58%	86%
1994	85%	59%	87%
1993	86%	60%	86%
1992	86%	61%	81%
1991	92%	65%	83%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

View Data

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2012-2024)
Year	Neely Traditional Academy	Arizona	Gilbert Unified District (4239)
2024	7%	4%
2023	8%	4%	6%
2022	8%	4%	6%
2021	9%	4%	5%
2020	8%	3%	4%
2019	8%	3%	4%
2018	6%	3%	3%
2017	6%	3%	3%
2016	5%	3%	3%
2015	4%	2%	3%
2014	2%	2%	2%
2013	3%	2%	1%
2012	2%	2%	1%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

All Ethnic Groups

0.66

View Data

Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1993-2024)
Year	Neely Traditional Academy	Arizona	Gilbert Unified District (4239)
2024	0.66	0.65
2023	0.63	0.65	0.59
2022	0.63	0.65	0.58
2021	0.64	0.66	0.57
2020	0.59	0.65	0.54
2019	0.59	0.65	0.54
2018	0.53	0.65	0.51
2017	0.53	0.65	0.51
2016	0.52	0.65	0.50
2015	0.50	0.64	0.49
2014	0.50	0.64	0.48
2013	0.47	0.64	0.48
2012	0.48	0.64	0.48
2011	0.47	0.65	0.46
2010	0.41	0.64	0.45
2009	0.40	0.64	0.45
2008	0.38	0.63	0.44
2007	0.38	0.63	0.43
2006	0.39	0.63	0.42
2005	0.38	0.62	0.41
2004	0.39	0.63	0.39
2003	0.36	0.63	0.37
2002	0.40	0.62	0.35
2001	0.38	0.62	0.33
2000	0.30	0.62	0.31
1999	0.39	0.60	0.30
1998	0.36	0.59	0.28
1997	0.32	0.58	0.26
1995	0.27	0.58	0.25
1994	0.26	0.57	0.24
1993	0.25	0.56	0.25

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Eligible for

40%

View Data

Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2004-2024)
Year	Neely Traditional Academy	Arizona	Gilbert Unified District (4239)
2024	9%	40%
2023	11%	39%	19%
2022	6%	29%	11%
2021	10%	42%	22%
2020	10%	43%	19%
2019	10%	43%	19%
2018	10%	42%	21%
2017	10%	42%	21%
2012	5%	36%	13%
2011	9%	36%	20%
2010	6%	38%	16%
2009	8%	39%	16%
2008	6%	29%	13%
2007	4%	32%	11%
2006	7%	37%	12%
2005	1%	40%	3%
2004	3%	37%	5%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Eligible for

View Data

Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2003-2024)
Year	Neely Traditional Academy	Arizona	Gilbert Unified District (4239)
2024	4%	9%
2023	6%	7%	7%
2021	4%	9%	6%
2020	6%	7%	6%
2019	6%	7%	6%
2018	4%	9%	5%
2017	4%	9%	5%
2012	2%	11%	4%
2011	3%	10%	6%
2010	4%	8%	7%
2009	3%	10%	6%
2008	4%	9%	5%
2007	4%	9%	6%
2006	6%	8%	6%
2005	3%	8%	3%
2004	3%	8%	3%
2003	3%	3%	3%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Gilbert Unified District (4239)

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

REQUEST FREE INFORMATION

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions

What is Neely Traditional Academy's ranking?

Neely Traditional Academy is ranked #22 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Arizona.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).

How many students attend Neely Traditional Academy?

824 students attend Neely Traditional Academy.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

52% of Neely Traditional Academy students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Neely Traditional Academy?

Neely Traditional Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.

What grades does Neely Traditional Academy offer ?

Neely Traditional Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Neely Traditional Academy part of?

Neely Traditional Academy is part of Gilbert Unified District (4239).

In what neighborhood is Neely Traditional Academy located?

Neely Traditional Academy is located in the Meadows neighborhood of Gilbert, AZ.

School Reviews
Review Neely Traditional Academy. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
I am a:
Name or Alias:
Your review:
Rate this school:

�鶹��ý Articles

March 16, 2026

Public School Cybersecurity: Ransomware Risks & Student Data Protection

Learn how public schools address cybersecurity, ransomware threats, and student data protection in 2026, and what parents should know about digital safety.

March 16, 2026

Teacher Housing Initiatives: How Districts Address Affordability

Teacher housing initiatives are helping school districts address affordability challenges while improving recruitment and retention.

March 16, 2026

Teacher Shortage Solutions That Are Working in 2026

Teacher shortage solutions that are working in 2026. Discover grow-your-own programs, teacher residencies, alternative certification, and recruitment strategies.