Serving 1,049 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 48% 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: 1,049 students
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa's student population of 1,049 students has grown by 60% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
1,049 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa 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 - East Mesa 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
#797 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
30%
47%
Black
4%
6%
White
52%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa is ranked #797 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?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa?
1,049 students attend Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa offer ?
Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa part of?
Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa is part of Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa (834265) School District.
In what neighborhood is Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa located?
Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa is located in the Santa Rita Ranch neighborhood of Chandler, AZ.
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