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 233 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 26:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 231 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 23:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-12
K-5
Total Students
233 students
231 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
38% | 62%
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
10 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
23:1
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
24
40
Grade 1 Students
20
41
Grade 2 Students
29
38
Grade 3 Students
26
33
Grade 4 Students
28
47
Grade 5 Students
18
32
Grade 6 Students
37
-
Grade 7 Students
33
-
Grade 8 Students
18
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
20%
9%
% Black
58%
74%
% White
12%
9%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
8%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.43
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
66%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
19%
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