Serving 1,125 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is equal to the Utah state average of 40%). 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 27:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 1,125 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Legacy Junior High serves the northeast area of Layton, UT, encompassing approximately 10.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest distance to the school's edge being about 3.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Legacy Jr High School's student population of 1,125 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
1,125 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Legacy Jr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Legacy Jr High School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#515 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40%
43%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
Showing 2012–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
69%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.9%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
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 #515 out of 957 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, North Layton Jr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% 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?
1,125 students attend Legacy Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Legacy Jr High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 27:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
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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