Serving 352 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Legacy Prep ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 352 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Legacy Prep ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Legacy Prep's student population of 352 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
352 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Legacy Prep ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Legacy Prep is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#970 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
10%
Black
95%
32%
White
3%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
44%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Legacy Prep's ranking?
Legacy Prep is ranked #970 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Legacy Prep often compared to?
Legacy Prepis often viewed alongside schools like Irondale Community School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Legacy Prep?
352 students attend Legacy Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Legacy Prep students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Legacy Prep?
Legacy Prep has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Legacy Prep offer ?
Legacy Prep offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Legacy Prep part of?
Legacy Prep is part of Legacy Prep School District.
In what neighborhood is Legacy Prep located?
Legacy Prep is located in the Smithfield Estates neighborhood of Birmingham, AL.
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