The top reported proficiency rate is 51% in English language arts. The lowest is 35% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Legacy Traditional School - North Chandler (850101)
Legacy Traditional School - North Chandler is a single-school district serving kindergarten through eighth grade in the north part of Chandler. It operates as part of a network of Legacy Traditional Schools, though the data does not indicate a charter or magnet designation. Because it serves only elementary and middle grades, it has no graduation rate to report. The school’s academic record comes from state assessments in math, English language arts, and science, and the results vary noticeably by grade level and subject.
In English language arts, some of the later middle grades show relatively stronger proficiency, while the earlier elementary grades sit at a more moderate level. Math results follow a similar pattern but tend to be lower overall, with a few grades falling well below half of students reaching proficiency. Science results, available for fifth and eighth grades, show a modest share of students meeting the bar. When compared across Maricopa County’s districts, the school’s overall proficiency index lands above the midpoint, meaning it performs somewhat better than the typical district in the county across all tested subjects and grades. Still, the range of proficiency from grade to grade means a parent would want to look closely at how their child’s particular grade is doing.
Chronic absenteeism is a softer spot. The school’s rate sits below the midpoint among county districts, meaning absenteeism is more prevalent than in many others. This is a factor worth discussing with the school to understand what supports are in place. Per-pupil spending falls in the lower range compared to other districts in Maricopa County, which is typical for many charter or single-school districts and may reflect a leaner administrative structure.
The student body is diverse. Hispanic students make up the largest group, followed closely by White students, and then Black, two or more races, and Asian students in smaller shares. No data is available on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals, nor on students with disabilities or English learners, so a family wanting that information would need to ask the school directly. Enrollment is spread fairly evenly across grades K through five, then tapers in the upper middle grades, with eighth grade having the smallest class.
Trend data for academic performance was limited to a single school year, so it is not possible to say whether scores are improving or declining over time. The district brief found no major recent changes to report. For parents considering this school, the key takeaway is a K-8 campus with performance that sits slightly above the county average overall, though with significant variation by grade, and a chronic absenteeism rate that merits attention. Without high school grades, a family would need to plan for a transition afterward. The housing and community context for north Chandler was not available in the data, so a resident would want to look at local real estate and neighborhood characteristics separately.
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