Circle Cross K8 STEM Academy vs Legacy Traditional-San Tan
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Circle Cross K8 STEM Academy
San Tan Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–8
728 students
Legacy Traditional-San Tan
San Tan Valley · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
749 students
| Measure | Circle Cross K8 STEM Academy San Tan Valley, Arizona | Legacy Traditional-San Tan San Tan Valley, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 1 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #751 of 1,136 | #1133 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #39903 of 50,301 | #50288 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 728 | 749 |
| Enrollment | 728 | 749 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 26.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | – |
| Math proficiency | 35% | – |
| city | San Tan Valley | San Tan Valley |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Circle Cross K8 STEM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.8 vs 1.4).
- •Circle Cross K8 STEM Academy does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 26.8).
- •Legacy Traditional-San Tan is the larger school with 749 students compared with 728.
- •Circle Cross K8 STEM Academy is a public school while Legacy Traditional-San Tan is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Circle Cross K8 STEM Academy better than Legacy Traditional-San Tan?
On the Success Index (US), Circle Cross K8 STEM Academy ranks higher (27.8 vs 1.4 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 Circle Cross K8 STEM Academy and Legacy Traditional-San Tan?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between San Tan Valley and San Tan Valley in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Circle Cross K8 STEM Academy: 728. Legacy Traditional-San Tan: 749. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Circle Cross K8 STEM Academy and Legacy Traditional-San Tan rank in Arizona?
Circle Cross K8 STEM Academy is 751st of 1,136 and Legacy Traditional-San Tan is 1133rd of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).