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#190 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 9% in state

Legend Springs Elementary

Elementary School · Deer Valley Unified District (4246) · Glendale, AZ

A Deer Valley Unified District (4246) elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.

21150 N ARROWHEAD LOOP RD, Glendale, AZ 85308

  • Math 65% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 68% proficient (2022)
  • 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.03 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency65% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency68% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+20.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile90th
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.1:1
District spending per student$10,940
Chronic Absenteeism20.4%

Students at Legend Springs Elementary score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency65%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency68%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 67% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
91%
ELA
94%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
94%
2011
Math
86%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
88%
ELA
95%
2013
Math
91%
ELA
96%
2014
Math
63%
ELA
69%
2015
Math
80%
ELA
79%
2016
Math
81%
ELA
78%
2017
Math
82%
ELA
76%
2018
Math
79%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
79%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
63%
ELA
69%
2021*
Math
63%
ELA
69%
2022
Math
65%
ELA
68%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Legend Springs Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 18Car-Dependent
  • Transit 18Minimal Transit
  • Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,171/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Glendale), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$95,512

Median home value

$420,100

Median rent

$1,777/mo

College educated

37.7%

Homeownership

71.9%

Poverty rate

9.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85308; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Copper Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.9PK–61.1 mi716Compare →
Sierra Verde Steam AcademyEnrollment path unverified8.8PK–81.4 mi964Compare →
Highland Lakes SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.8PK–81.5 mi1,065Compare →
Sonoran Foothills SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.1PK–8Not available935Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Deer Valley Unified District (4246)

Schools in district
41
Rank in district
#13 of 41
District spending per student
$10,940NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Legend Springs Elementary is listed in Deer Valley Unified District (4246); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Legend Springs Elementary

Legend Springs Elementary is a public elementary school in Glendale, AZ, part of Deer Valley Unified District (4246), serving approximately 683 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #190 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Legend Springs Elementary

What grades does Legend Springs Elementary serve?

Legend Springs Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Legend Springs Elementary?

Legend Springs Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 683 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Legend Springs Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Legend Springs Elementary is 20.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Legend Springs Elementary rank in AZ?

Legend Springs Elementary ranks #190 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Legend Springs Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Legend Springs Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Legend Springs Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Legend Springs Elementary has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Legend Springs Elementary a charter school?

No, Legend Springs Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Legend Springs Elementary a Title I school?

No, Legend Springs Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
683
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.4%
Area population (ZIP 85308)
65,159
Area average commute
24.5 min
Area median age
41.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85308; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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