Serving 425 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Legacy Traditional School - East Tucson ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 425 students
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Legacy Traditional School - East Tucson ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Legacy Traditional School - East Tucson's student population of 425 students has grown by 46% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
425 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Legacy Traditional School - East Tucson ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Legacy Traditional School - East Tucson is 0.63, 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
#976 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
54%
48%
Black
9%
6%
White
27%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
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 - East Tucson's ranking?
Legacy Traditional School - East Tucson is ranked #976 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Legacy Traditional School - East Tucson?
425 students attend Legacy Traditional School - East Tucson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Legacy Traditional School - East Tucson students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Legacy Traditional School - East Tucson offer ?
Legacy Traditional School - East Tucson offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Legacy Traditional School - East Tucson part of?
Legacy Traditional School - East Tucson is part of Legacy Traditional School - East Tucson (1001399) School District.
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