Serving 535 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Legacy Traditional School - North Phoenix ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 535 students
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Legacy Traditional School - North Phoenix's student population of 535 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
535 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Legacy Traditional School - North Phoenix ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Legacy Traditional School - North Phoenix is 0.53, 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
#970 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
67%
47%
Black
10%
6%
White
12%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Legacy Traditional School - North Phoenix's ranking?
Legacy Traditional School - North Phoenix is ranked #970 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Legacy Traditional School - North Phoenix?
535 students attend Legacy Traditional School - North Phoenix.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Legacy Traditional School - North Phoenix students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Legacy Traditional School - North Phoenix offer ?
Legacy Traditional School - North Phoenix offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Legacy Traditional School - North Phoenix part of?
Legacy Traditional School - North Phoenix is part of Legacy Traditional School - North Phoenix (1000568) School District.
In what neighborhood is Legacy Traditional School - North Phoenix located?
Legacy Traditional School - North Phoenix is located in the Maryvale Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 65 other public schools located in Maryvale Village.
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