Legacy Traditional School - West Surprise vs Sonoran Heights Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Legacy Traditional School - West Surprise
Surprise · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
1,231 students
Sonoran Heights Middle School
Surprise · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
560 students
| Measure | Legacy Traditional School - West Surprise Surprise, Arizona | Sonoran Heights Middle School Surprise, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 0 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1136 of 1,136 | #424 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #50300 of 50,301 | #24420 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,231 | 560 |
| Enrollment | 1,231 | 560 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 53.5 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 52% |
| Math proficiency | – | 57% |
| city | Surprise | Surprise |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sonoran Heights Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.1 vs 0.1).
- •Sonoran Heights Middle School does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 53.5).
- •Legacy Traditional School - West Surprise is the larger school with 1,231 students compared with 560.
- •Legacy Traditional School - West Surprise is a charter school while Sonoran Heights 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 - West Surprise better than Sonoran Heights Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Sonoran Heights Middle School ranks higher (51.1 vs 0.1 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 Legacy Traditional School - West Surprise and Sonoran Heights Middle School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Surprise and Surprise in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Legacy Traditional School - West Surprise: 1,231. Sonoran Heights Middle School: 560. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Legacy Traditional School - West Surprise and Sonoran Heights Middle School rank in Arizona?
Legacy Traditional School - West Surprise is 1136th of 1,136 and Sonoran Heights Middle School is 424th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).