Serving 153 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Legacy Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 153 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Legacy Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Legacy Preparatory Academy's student population of 153 students has declined by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
153 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Legacy Preparatory Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Legacy Preparatory Academy is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3211 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
27%
36%
Black
62%
21%
White
6%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Legacy Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Legacy Preparatory Academy is ranked #3211 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Legacy Preparatory Academy?
153 students attend Legacy Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Legacy Preparatory Academy students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Legacy Preparatory Academy?
Legacy Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Legacy Preparatory Academy offer ?
Legacy Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Legacy Preparatory Academy part of?
Legacy Preparatory Academy is part of Hillsborough School District.
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