American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6 vs Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6
Mesa · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
403 students
Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa
Mesa · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
1,066 students
| Measure | American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6 Mesa, Arizona | Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa Mesa, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #74 of 1,136 | #384 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #5706 of 50,301 | #21594 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 403 | 1,066 |
| Enrollment | 403 | 1,066 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 52% |
| city | Mesa | Mesa |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.7 vs 55.1).
- •American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6 does better on math proficiency (70% vs 52%).
- •American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6 does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 61%).
- •American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6 does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 18.4).
- •Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa is the larger school with 1,066 students compared with 403.
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 American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6 better than Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa?
On the Success Index (US), American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6 ranks higher (78.7 vs 55.1 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 American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6 and Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Mesa and Mesa in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6: 403. Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa: 1,066. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6 and Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa rank in Arizona?
American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6 is 74th of 1,136 and Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa is 384th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).