Serving 1,066 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,066 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa's student population of 1,066 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,066 students
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa is 0.68, which is more 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
#686 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
35%
49%
Black
6%
6%
White
44%
33%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.9%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (22-23)
22%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa's ranking?
Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa is ranked #686 out of 1,921 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?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa?
1,066 students attend Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa?
Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa offer ?
Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa part of?
Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa is part of Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa (834265) School District.
In what neighborhood is Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa located?
Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa is located in the Santa Rita Ranch neighborhood of Chandler, AZ.
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