Serving 41 students in grades 5-8, Legacy Park Preparatory ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-89% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-89% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 39% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
41 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)80-89%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)80-89%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
10%
53%
Black
27%
13%
White
61%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Honors Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% TX state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% TX state average).
How many students attend Legacy Park Preparatory?
41 students attend Legacy Park Preparatory.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Legacy Park Preparatory students are White, 27% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Legacy Park Preparatory?
Legacy Park Preparatory has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Legacy Park Preparatory offer ?
Legacy Park Preparatory offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Legacy Park Preparatory part of?
Legacy Park Preparatory is part of Honors Academy School District.
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