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Legacy Traditional School North Valley

Public, Charter Grades K-8
206th
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 376 Nevada Elementary Schools
Better than 45% of Nevada elementary schools
Summary

Legacy Traditional School North Valley is a K–8 charter school in North Las Vegas, Nevada, serving 1,305 students in the State Sponsored Charter Schools district, which makes it one of the largest schools in its immediate area. Although its district is highly rated overall (rank 2 of 12, 5 stars), the school itself ranked 206 of 376 in 2025–2026, placing it at the 45th percentile with 2 stars — a standing it has held for several years.

Academically, results are mixed. Reading proficiency was 45.5%, just above the state's 45.2%, and early-grade reading is a relative strength (3rd grade 50.6%, 8th grade 53.8%). Math is the clearest weakness at 27.7%, below the state's 36.2% and far below the district's 48.7%. Middle-school math is especially low: 5th grade 23.4%, 6th grade 16.7%, and 7th grade 15.7%. Science came in at 23.7%, below the state's 25.5%, with 5th-grade science at just 13.8%. Notably, Somerset Academy Aliante, a K–8 charter in the same district, earned 4 stars with 56.6% math and 65.0% reading.

Several operational differences stand out. Legacy's student-to-teacher ratio is 43.5, more than double some nearby Clark County schools (14.2–21.5) and well above Somerset's 28.1; it has worsened over three years. Per-student spending was $8,248, roughly half of nearby Clark schools ($14,112–$18,270). Chronic absenteeism was 25.5% — equal to the state but 8.3 points above its own district and far above Somerset's 9.7%. Its free/reduced-lunch rate is 58.31%, while nearby Clark schools report 100%, yet May Ernest Elementary School (100% FRL) still outperformed Legacy in math and reading, which makes the math results hard to explain by student need alone.

1,305
Students ?
43.5
Student/teacher ratio ?
$8,248
Per pupil spending ?
58.3%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 5024 Valley Drive
       North Las Vegas, NV  89031

(702) 342-0880

District: State Sponsored Charter Schools

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
47.8%
African American:
22.8%
White:
13.0%
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At a glance
▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 47th percentile in 2019 → 45th in 2026
Worth a look
!Near the bottom of State Sponsored Charter Schools's ranking
!Large classes — about 44 students per teacher
Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?
This school35%
District avg51%
Nevada avg39%
Elementary school
206th of 376
Nevada public elementary schools ?
Bottom 45%▼ down 1 pts since 2019
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★★★★★
SchoolDigger rating ?
Middle school
89th of 148
Nevada public middle schools ?
Bottom 40%▼ down 5 pts since 2019
From bottom 45% (2019) to bottom 40% (2026)
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★★★★★
SchoolDigger rating ?
35th of 38Elementary Schools in the State Sponsored Charter Schools
2nd of 12State Sponsored Charter Schools among Nevada districts
Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)
Elementary school ranking
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All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNevada percentileRating
202639.0206 of 37645.2%★★☆☆☆
202540.9202 of 37946.7%★★☆☆☆
202422.6279 of 37726.0%★☆☆☆☆
202332.2229 of 38440.4%★★☆☆☆
202233.7218 of 38042.6%★★☆☆☆
202131.5202 of 32437.7%★★☆☆☆
201943.8207 of 38846.6%★★☆☆☆
Middle school ranking
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All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNevada percentileRating
202633.689 of 14839.9%★★☆☆☆
202549.070 of 15153.6%★★★☆☆
202431.693 of 15339.2%★★☆☆☆
202340.483 of 15245.4%★★☆☆☆
202239.983 of 15145.0%★★☆☆☆
202140.979 of 14545.5%★★☆☆☆
201942.687 of 15945.3%★★☆☆☆
By subject vs Nevada (2025-2026) ?
Reading46%~ state avg
Mathematics28%-8 vs state
Science24%~ state avg

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by a parent
Friday, April 11, 2025

Open Quote I do not recommend this school based on my personal experience.

There were ongoing concerns about safety and communication that I felt were not handled appropriately by the administration. Over the course of several months, we raised multiple issues that were met with delays, unclear answers, and what seemed to be a lack of urgency. From a parent's perspective, this was frustrating and disappointing.

I also personally witnessed and been told by counselor that CPS and police were on campus during school hours. I don’t know the full details of their presence, but seeing that as a parent added to my concerns. It made me question the school’s ability to manage situations internally and maintain a safe environment.

While there are a few great teachers at this school, it was also concerning to see some of the best educators leave. That, combined with what I experienced, makes me unable to recommend the school in good faith.

These are simply my observations and my honest opinion as a parent who tried to work with the system for months. Close Quote





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Frequently Asked Questions about Legacy Traditional School North Valley

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,305 students attended Legacy Traditional School North Valley.

Legacy Traditional School North Valley ranks 206th of 376 Nevada elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Legacy Traditional School North Valley are 48% Hispanic, 23% African American, 13% White, 10% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 3% Pacific Islander.

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