Serving 149 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Legacy Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 149 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Legacy Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Legacy Preparatory Academy's student population of 149 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
149 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Legacy Preparatory Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Legacy Preparatory Academy is 0.50, 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
#2767 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
26%
37%
Black
66%
21%
White
3%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Legacy Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Legacy Preparatory Academy is ranked #2767 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Legacy Preparatory Academy?
149 students attend Legacy Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Legacy Preparatory Academy students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Legacy Preparatory Academy?
Legacy Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Legacy Preparatory Academy offer ?
Legacy Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Legacy Preparatory Academy part of?
Legacy Preparatory Academy is part of Hillsborough School District.
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