Serving 1,284 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,284 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson's student population of 1,284 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,284 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Year Founded
2011
School Calendar
School Rankings
Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson ranks within the top 20% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson is 0.62, 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
#377 out of 1921 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
17:1
Asian
4%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
42%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
White
45%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.3%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red, Maroon, White, Navy
School Mascot
Mustangs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson's ranking?
Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson is ranked #377 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson often compared to?
Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucsonis often viewed alongside schools like Ironwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson?
1,284 students attend Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson?
Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson offer ?
Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson part of?
Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson is part of Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson (91137) School District.
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