Legacy Charter Academy
Rank
: 4/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(877) 223-6402
Legacy Charter Academy serves 759 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Legacy Charter Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Top Placements
Legacy Charter Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
Legacy Charter Academy's student population of 759 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type | Charter School |
Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
Total Students | 759 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Legacy Charter Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,119 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Legacy Charter Academy is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1919 out of 3119 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 23% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25% | 43% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | n/a | 3% |
Hispanic | 1% | 8% |
Black | 98% | 18% |
White | n/a | 66% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.52 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 95% | 45% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Legacy Charter Academy School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Legacy Charter Academy is Pershing High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Commonwealth Community Development Academy (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Detroit Pershing High School Magnet School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 346 students10
0.5 miles
18875 Ryan Road
Detroit, MI 48234
(313) 866-7700 0.5 9-12 346 - Hamtramck Commonwealth Community Development Academy Magnet School
Charter School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 184 students10
0.9 miles
13477 Eureka St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 366-9470 0.9 K-8 184 - Detroit Mason Elementary School Math: 6% | Reading: 11%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 413 students10
1.1 miles
19955 Fenelon St
Detroit, MI 48234
(313) 866-3600 1.1 PK-8 413 - Hamtramck Dps Foundation For Early Learners Pk White Grades: PK
1.2 miles
5161 Charles St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 873-6810 1.2 PK n/a - Hamtramck Gee White Academy Charter School
Math: 11% | Reading: 15%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 394 students10
1.2 miles
5161 Charles St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 866-3595 1.2 PK-8 394
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