Academy of Math and Science Desert Sky vs Legacy Traditional School - Avondale
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy of Math and Science Desert Sky
Phoenix · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
1,339 students
Legacy Traditional School - Avondale
Avondale · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
1,346 students
| Measure | Academy of Math and Science Desert Sky Phoenix, Arizona | Legacy Traditional School - Avondale Avondale, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #956 of 1,136 | #252 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #46097 of 50,301 | #14405 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,339 | 1,346 |
| Enrollment | 1,339 | 1,346 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 64.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 71% |
| city | Phoenix | Avondale |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Legacy Traditional School - Avondale scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.6 vs 17.9).
- •Legacy Traditional School - Avondale does better on math proficiency (71% vs 32%).
- •Legacy Traditional School - Avondale does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 28%).
- •Academy of Math and Science Desert Sky does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 64.1).
- •Legacy Traditional School - Avondale is the larger school with 1,346 students compared with 1,339.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Academy of Math and Science Desert Sky better than Legacy Traditional School - Avondale?
On the Success Index (US), Legacy Traditional School - Avondale ranks higher (65.6 vs 17.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Academy of Math and Science Desert Sky and Legacy Traditional School - Avondale?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Phoenix and Avondale in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy of Math and Science Desert Sky: 1,339. Legacy Traditional School - Avondale: 1,346. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy of Math and Science Desert Sky and Legacy Traditional School - Avondale rank in Arizona?
Academy of Math and Science Desert Sky is 956th of 1,136 and Legacy Traditional School - Avondale is 252nd of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).