Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson vs Tortolita Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson
Tucson · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
1,284 students
Tortolita Middle School
Tucson · Public middle · Grades 7–8
512 students
| Measure | Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson Tucson, Arizona | Tortolita Middle School Tucson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #217 of 1,136 | #110 of 203 |
| National rank | #12589 of 50,301 | #12625 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,284 | 512 |
| Enrollment | 1,284 | 512 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 25.7 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 30% |
| city | Tucson | Tucson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.2 vs 26.3).
- •Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson does better on math proficiency (68% vs 30%).
- •Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 32%).
- •Tortolita Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 25.7).
- •Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson is the larger school with 1,284 students compared with 512.
- •Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson is a charter school while Tortolita Middle School is a public 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 Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson better than Tortolita Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson ranks higher (68.2 vs 26.3 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 Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson and Tortolita Middle School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Tucson and Tucson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson: 1,284. Tortolita Middle School: 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson and Tortolita Middle School rank in Arizona?
Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson is 217th of 1,136 and Tortolita Middle School is 110th of 203 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).