Desert Star vs Legacy Traditional School - Goodyear
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 894 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Star
Goodyear · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
637 students
Legacy Traditional School - Goodyear
Goodyear · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
585 students
| Measure | Desert Star Goodyear, Arizona | Legacy Traditional School - Goodyear Goodyear, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #786 of 1,136 | #905 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #41062 of 50,301 | #44837 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 637 | 585 |
| Enrollment | 637 | 585 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | – |
| Math proficiency | 38% | – |
| city | Goodyear | Goodyear |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Star scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.0 vs 20.0).
- •Legacy Traditional School - Goodyear does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 21.2).
- •Desert Star is the larger school with 637 students compared with 585.
- •Desert Star is a public school while Legacy Traditional School - Goodyear 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 Desert Star better than Legacy Traditional School - Goodyear?
On the Success Index (US), Desert Star ranks higher (26.0 vs 20.0 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 Desert Star and Legacy Traditional School - Goodyear?
About 894 m in a straight line, between Goodyear and Goodyear in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Star: 637. Legacy Traditional School - Goodyear: 585. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Star and Legacy Traditional School - Goodyear rank in Arizona?
Desert Star is 786th of 1,136 and Legacy Traditional School - Goodyear is 905th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).