Serving 1,165 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Legacy Traditional School - West Surprise 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 51% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,165 students
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Legacy Traditional School - West Surprise ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Legacy Traditional School - West Surprise's student population of 1,165 students has grown by 41% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
1,165 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Legacy Traditional School - West Surprise 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 Legacy Traditional School - West Surprise is 0.64, 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
#306 out of 1956 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
33%
47%
Black
6%
6%
White
50%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 - West Surprise's ranking?
Legacy Traditional School - West Surprise is ranked #306 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Legacy Traditional School - West Surprise often compared to?
Legacy Traditional School - West Surpriseis often viewed alongside schools like Mountain View Preparatory School, Asu Preparatory Academy Digital by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Legacy Traditional School - West Surprise?
1,165 students attend Legacy Traditional School - West Surprise.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Legacy Traditional School - West Surprise students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Legacy Traditional School - West Surprise offer ?
Legacy Traditional School - West Surprise offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Legacy Traditional School - West Surprise part of?
Legacy Traditional School - West Surprise is part of Legacy Traditional School - West Surprise (1000560) School District.
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