La Paloma Academy (Lakeside) vs Legacy Traditional School - East Tucson
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Paloma Academy (Lakeside)
Tucson · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
855 students
Legacy Traditional School - East Tucson
Tucson · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
439 students
| Measure | La Paloma Academy (Lakeside) Tucson, Arizona | Legacy Traditional School - East Tucson Tucson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #673 of 1,136 | #1098 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #37358 of 50,301 | #49691 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 855 | 439 |
| Enrollment | 855 | 439 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 26.7 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | – |
| Math proficiency | 45% | – |
| city | Tucson | Tucson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Paloma Academy (Lakeside) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.8 vs 9.1).
- •Legacy Traditional School - East Tucson does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 26.7).
- •La Paloma Academy (Lakeside) is the larger school with 855 students compared with 439.
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 La Paloma Academy (Lakeside) better than Legacy Traditional School - East Tucson?
On the Success Index (US), La Paloma Academy (Lakeside) ranks higher (31.8 vs 9.1 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 La Paloma Academy (Lakeside) and Legacy Traditional School - East Tucson?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Tucson and Tucson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Paloma Academy (Lakeside): 855. Legacy Traditional School - East Tucson: 439. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Paloma Academy (Lakeside) and Legacy Traditional School - East Tucson rank in Arizona?
La Paloma Academy (Lakeside) is 673rd of 1,136 and Legacy Traditional School - East Tucson is 1098th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).