Serving 37 students in grades 6-8, Legacy Leadership Academy Inc. ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
37 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤10%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)20-29%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
89%
21%
White
n/a
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% TN state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% TN state average).
How many students attend Legacy Leadership Academy Inc.?
37 students attend Legacy Leadership Academy Inc..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Legacy Leadership Academy Inc. students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Legacy Leadership Academy Inc.?
Legacy Leadership Academy Inc. has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Legacy Leadership Academy Inc. offer ?
Legacy Leadership Academy Inc. offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Legacy Leadership Academy Inc. part of?
Legacy Leadership Academy Inc. is part of Shelby County School District.
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