Serving 310 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Legacy Charter School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 310 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 76% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Legacy Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Legacy Charter School's student population of 310 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
310 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Legacy Charter School ranks within the top 5% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Legacy Charter School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#16 out of 709 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
15%
19%
Black
2%
1%
White
78%
74%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Legacy Charter School's ranking?
Legacy Charter School is ranked #16 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Legacy Charter School often compared to?
Legacy Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty Charter School, Victory Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Legacy Charter School?
310 students attend Legacy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Legacy Charter School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Legacy Charter School?
Legacy Charter School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Legacy Charter School offer ?
Legacy Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Legacy Charter School part of?
Legacy Charter School is part of Legacy Public Charter School Inc. School District.
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