Dysart Middle School vs Legacy Traditional School - Surprise
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.
Dysart Middle School
El Mirage · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
602 students
Legacy Traditional School - Surprise
Surprise · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
1,797 students
| Measure | Dysart Middle School El Mirage, Arizona | Legacy Traditional School - Surprise Surprise, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #661 of 1,136 | #236 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #36794 of 50,301 | #13778 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 602 | 1,797 |
| Enrollment | 602 | 1,797 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 46.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 68% |
| city | El Mirage | Surprise |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Legacy Traditional School - Surprise scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.5 vs 32.7).
- •Legacy Traditional School - Surprise does better on math proficiency (68% vs 40%).
- •Legacy Traditional School - Surprise does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 37%).
- •Dysart Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 46.1).
- •Legacy Traditional School - Surprise is the larger school with 1,797 students compared with 602.
- •Dysart Middle School is a public school while Legacy Traditional School - Surprise 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 Dysart Middle School better than Legacy Traditional School - Surprise?
On the Success Index (US), Legacy Traditional School - Surprise ranks higher (66.5 vs 32.7 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 Dysart Middle School and Legacy Traditional School - Surprise?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between El Mirage and Surprise in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dysart Middle School: 602. Legacy Traditional School - Surprise: 1,797. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dysart Middle School and Legacy Traditional School - Surprise rank in Arizona?
Dysart Middle School is 661st of 1,136 and Legacy Traditional School - Surprise is 236th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).