Serving 255 students in grades 6-8, 100 Legacy Academy Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 33% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 41% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
255 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)33%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)41%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
3%
32%
Black
95%
15%
White
n/a
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
100 Legacy Academy Charter School District
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% NJ state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NJ state average).
How many students attend 100 Legacy Academy Charter School?
255 students attend 100 Legacy Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of 100 Legacy Academy Charter School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of 100 Legacy Academy Charter School?
100 Legacy Academy Charter School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does 100 Legacy Academy Charter School offer ?
100 Legacy Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is 100 Legacy Academy Charter School part of?
100 Legacy Academy Charter School is part of 100 Legacy Academy Charter School District.
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