Serving 233 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Legacy Academy Of Excellence Charter ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 233 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Legacy Academy Of Excellence Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Legacy Academy Of Excellence Charter's student population of 233 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
233 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Legacy Academy Of Excellence Charter ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Legacy Academy Of Excellence Charter is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2792 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
20%
27%
Black
58%
17%
White
12%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)≥50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Legacy Academy Of Excellence Charter's ranking?
Legacy Academy Of Excellence Charter is ranked #2792 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Legacy Academy Of Excellence Charter often compared to?
Legacy Academy Of Excellence Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Jackson Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Legacy Academy Of Excellence Charter?
The graduation rate of Legacy Academy Of Excellence Charter is 50%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Legacy Academy Of Excellence Charter?
233 students attend Legacy Academy Of Excellence Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Legacy Academy Of Excellence Charter students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Legacy Academy Of Excellence Charter?
Legacy Academy Of Excellence Charter has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Legacy Academy Of Excellence Charter offer ?
Legacy Academy Of Excellence Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Legacy Academy Of Excellence Charter part of?
Legacy Academy Of Excellence Charter is part of Rockford SD 205 School District.
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