Serving 250 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy Plano ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 250 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy Plano ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy Plano's student population of 250 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
250 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy Plano ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy Plano is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5995 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
38%
53%
Black
37%
13%
White
17%
26%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy Plano's ranking?
Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy Plano is ranked #5995 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy Plano often compared to?
Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy Planois often viewed alongside schools like Denton Classical Academy, Iltexas Grand Prairie Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy Plano?
The graduation rate of Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy Plano is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy Plano?
250 students attend Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy Plano.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy Plano students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, 17% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy Plano?
Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy Plano has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy Plano offer ?
Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy Plano offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy Plano part of?
Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy Plano is part of Legacy Preparatory School District.
In what neighborhood is Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy Plano located?
Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy Plano is located in the Far North Dallas neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 21 other public schools located in Far North Dallas.
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