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Legend Springs Elementary School vs. Sierra Verde Steam Academy

Should you attend Legend Springs Elementary School or Sierra Verde Steam Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Legend Springs Elementary School
21150 N Arrowhead Loop Rd
Glendale, AZ 85308
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Sierra Verde Steam Academy
7241 W Rose Garden Ln
Glendale, AZ 85308
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Legend Springs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Sierra Verde Steam Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 683 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Legend Springs Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 964 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Sierra Verde Steam Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-8
Total Students
683 students
964 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Legend Springs Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sierra Verde Steam Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Legend Springs Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sierra Verde Steam Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
50 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Legend Springs Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sierra Verde Steam Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Legend Springs Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sierra Verde Steam Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#142 out of 1956 schools in AZ
(Top 10%)
#86 out of 1956 schools in AZ
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Legend Springs Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sierra Verde Steam Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
65%
(Top 10% in AZ)
68%
(Top 10% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Legend Springs Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sierra Verde Steam Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
68%
(Top 10% in AZ)
72%
(Top 5% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Legend Springs Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sierra Verde Steam Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 10% in AZ)
63%
(Top 5% in AZ)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Legend Springs Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Sierra Verde Steam Academy by grade.
Pre-K Students
23
-
Kindergarten Students
92
102
Grade 1 Students
91
96
Grade 2 Students
99
107
Grade 3 Students
106
99
Grade 4 Students
95
115
Grade 5 Students
105
106
Grade 6 Students
72
113
Grade 7 Students
-
113
Grade 8 Students
-
113

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Sierra Verde Steam Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
% Asian
10%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Legend Springs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sierra Verde Steam Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
18%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Legend Springs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sierra Verde Steam Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Legend Springs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sierra Verde Steam Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
63%
59%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Legend Springs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sierra Verde Steam Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Legend Springs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sierra Verde Steam Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.56
0.61
This chart showcases the diversity score of Legend Springs Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sierra Verde Steam Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Legend Springs Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sierra Verde Steam Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Legend Springs Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sierra Verde Steam Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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