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Legacy Traditional School - Surprise is a public charter elementary school serving 1,895 students in grades K-8 in Surprise, Arizona. This sizable school within the Dysart Unified District has consistently performed exceptionally well, ranking in the top 20% of Arizona elementary schools over the past several years and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Legacy Traditional School - Surprise stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with students significantly outperforming state and district averages on standardized tests across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2022-2023, 63% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 41%, and 69% were proficient or better in math, compared to 43% statewide. The school also serves a racially diverse student population, with a mix of White, Hispanic, African American, and Asian students, and maintains extremely low dropout rates, far better than state and district averages. Interestingly, the school serves a relatively diverse socioeconomic population, with 24.96% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, lower than many nearby schools.
When compared to nearby traditional public schools, Legacy Traditional School - Surprise significantly outperforms on academic measures. For instance, in 8th grade science, 54% of Legacy students were proficient or better, compared to only 17-38% at the nearby Dysart Unified District schools. The school's consistent high performance, ranking in the top 20% of Arizona elementary schools for the past 5 years, is noteworthy. Additionally, the school's strong performance across all student subgroups, including Asian, African American, Hispanic, and low-income students, indicates it is effectively serving the diverse needs of its student population. Interestingly, Legacy Traditional School - Surprise is located very close to another high-performing charter school, Imagine Rosefield, as well as the highly-rated Marley Park Elementary in the Dysart district, creating a clustering of strong academic institutions in the Surprise area.
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