Serving 658 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Legacy Traditional School - Peoria ranks in the top 20% 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 60% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 658 students
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Legacy Traditional School - Peoria ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Legacy Traditional School - Peoria's student population of 658 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
658 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Calendar
School Rankings
Legacy Traditional School - Peoria 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 - Peoria is 0.57, 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
#202 out of 1921 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
9%
3%
Hispanic
19%
48%
Black
4%
6%
White
62%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 - Peoria's ranking?
Legacy Traditional School - Peoria is ranked #202 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Legacy Traditional School - Peoria?
658 students attend Legacy Traditional School - Peoria.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Legacy Traditional School - Peoria students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Legacy Traditional School - Peoria offer ?
Legacy Traditional School - Peoria offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Legacy Traditional School - Peoria part of?
Legacy Traditional School - Peoria is part of Legacy Traditional School - Peoria (850099) School District.
In what neighborhood is Legacy Traditional School - Peoria located?
Legacy Traditional School - Peoria is located in the Fletcher Heights neighborhood of Peoria, AZ. There are 2 other public schools located in Fletcher Heights.
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