Serving 1,499 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Legacy Traditional School Southwest Las Vegas ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 43:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,499 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 43:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
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Legacy Traditional School Southwest Las Vegas ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
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Legacy Traditional School Southwest Las Vegas's student population of 1,499 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
1,499 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
Legacy Traditional School Southwest Las Vegas ranks within the top 20% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Legacy Traditional School Southwest Las Vegas is 0.79, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#94 out of 692 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
43:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
32%
6%
Hispanic
20%
44%
Black
13%
12%
White
21%
28%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
12%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
79%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
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Legacy Traditional School Southwest Las Vegas is ranked #94 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Legacy Traditional School Southwest Las Vegas often compared to?
Legacy Traditional School Southwest Las Vegasis often viewed alongside schools like Steele Judith D Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Legacy Traditional School Southwest Las Vegas?
1,499 students attend Legacy Traditional School Southwest Las Vegas.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Legacy Traditional School Southwest Las Vegas students are Asian, 21% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Legacy Traditional School Southwest Las Vegas?
Legacy Traditional School Southwest Las Vegas has a student ration of 43:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Legacy Traditional School Southwest Las Vegas offer ?
Legacy Traditional School Southwest Las Vegas offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Legacy Traditional School Southwest Las Vegas part of?
Legacy Traditional School Southwest Las Vegas is part of State-Sponsored Charter Schools School District.
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