Legacy Jr High School

411 N 3200 W
Layton, UT 84041
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,088 students in grades 7-9, Legacy Jr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah 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 Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-9
  • Enrollment: 1,088 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Bottom 50% in UT
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

School Overview

Legacy Jr High School's student population of 1,088 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
1,088 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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School Rankings

Legacy Jr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Legacy Jr High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (UT)
#554 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Legacy Jr High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
38%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Legacy Jr High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
40%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Legacy Jr High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
50%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Legacy Jr High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
9%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Legacy Jr High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
1%
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White
85%
71%
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Hawaiian
1%
2%
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Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Utah.
0.27
This chart displays the diversity score of Legacy Jr High School and the public school average diversity score of Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Legacy Jr High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Legacy Jr High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Legacy Jr High School's ranking?
Legacy Jr High School is ranked #554 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Legacy Jr High School often compared to?
Legacy Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Davis Jr High 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 39% UT state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Legacy Jr High School?
1,088 students attend Legacy Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Legacy Jr High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Legacy Jr High School?
Legacy Jr High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Legacy Jr High School offer ?
Legacy Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Legacy Jr High School part of?
Legacy Jr High School is part of Davis School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-9
  • Enrollment: 1,088 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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