Serving 723 students in grades 5-8, Legacy Middle School 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 38% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 723 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Legacy Middle School's student population of 723 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
723 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Legacy Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Legacy Middle School is 0.59, 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
#2221 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
60%
36%
Black
15%
21%
White
16%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Legacy Middle School's ranking?
Legacy Middle School is ranked #2221 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Legacy Middle School often compared to?
Legacy Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Discovery Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Legacy Middle School?
723 students attend Legacy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Legacy Middle School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Legacy Middle School?
Legacy Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Legacy Middle School offer ?
Legacy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Legacy Middle School part of?
Legacy Middle School is part of Orange School District.
School Calendar
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Date
End of Fourth Marking Period / Last Day of School
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
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