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Chandler Unified earns a record 34 A-rated schools in the state's latest grades

The Good Day Chandler teamFrom today’s edition · 1 min read · 4 sources

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If you've got a kid in Chandler Unified, this report card is worth a look. The district earned an A, and a record 34 schools did too, up from the previous best of 31 last year. The state released the 2025-26 grades Oct. 28.

Chandler Unified's A-rated schools reached a record 34

Source: chandlernews.com

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A-rated schools
2021-2223
2022-2329
2023-2426
2024-2531
2025-2634
  • C grade: only Andersen Junior High, the fewest ever
  • B grades include Chandler High, Santan and Willis junior highs
  • BASIS Chandler North got an A; BASIS Chandler South got a B
  • Appeal deadline for districts: Nov. 16

Queen Creek Tribune counts 34 of the district's 44 schools as A's, with nine B's and one C. Statewide, 534 K-8 schools earned an A, up from 476 in 2024-25, though those comparisons are preliminary.

34 of Chandler Unified's 44 schools earned an A

Sources: chandlernews.com, Queen Creek Tribune

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AmountShare
A3477.3%
B920.5%
C12.3%

This is the last year under the current standards. The state board approved revised cut scores Oct. 26, and grades under them come out in fall 2027.

Sources: chandlernews.com, Queen Creek Tribune, East Valley Tribune, Ahwatukee Foothills News

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