Legacy Academy Of Excellence Charter vs. Jackson Charter School
Should you attend Legacy Academy Of Excellence Charter or Jackson Charter School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Legacy Academy Of Excellence Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Jackson Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 231 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Legacy Academy Of Excellence Charter ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 245 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jackson Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-12
K-5
Total Students
231 students
245 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
44% | 56%
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
8 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
33:1
31:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2792 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2505 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
≤10%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
15-19%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
30-39%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
30
39
Grade 1 Students
18
40
Grade 2 Students
24
45
Grade 3 Students
29
38
Grade 4 Students
21
35
Grade 5 Students
29
48
Grade 6 Students
26
-
Grade 7 Students
27
-
Grade 8 Students
27
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
22%
7%
% Black
53%
77%
% White
16%
6%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
10%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.39
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
62%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
19%
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