Serving 1,279 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson ranks in the top 30% 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 46% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,279 students
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 46% (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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson's student population of 1,279 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,279 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Calendar
School Rankings
Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson ranks within the top 30% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson is 0.61, 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
#409 out of 1956 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
40%
48%
Black
2%
6%
White
48%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson's ranking?
Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson is ranked #409 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% 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?
1,279 students attend Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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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