Serving 209 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Legacy Of Excellence Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 209 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Legacy Of Excellence Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Legacy Of Excellence Charter School's student population of 209 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
209 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Legacy Of Excellence Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Legacy Of Excellence Charter School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2792 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
24%
27%
Black
46%
17%
White
18%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)≥50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Legacy Of Excellence Charter School's ranking?
Legacy Of Excellence Charter School is ranked #2792 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Legacy Of Excellence Charter School often compared to?
Legacy Of Excellence Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jackson Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Legacy Of Excellence Charter School?
The graduation rate of Legacy Of Excellence Charter School is 50%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Legacy Of Excellence Charter School?
209 students attend Legacy Of Excellence Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Legacy Of Excellence Charter School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Legacy Of Excellence Charter School?
Legacy Of Excellence Charter School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Legacy Of Excellence Charter School offer ?
Legacy Of Excellence Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Legacy Of Excellence Charter School part of?
Legacy Of Excellence Charter School is part of Rockford SD 205 School District.
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