Legends Academy (Closed 2013)

2012 West University Dr
Denton, TX 76201
Legends Academy serves 73 students in grades Kindergarten-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-59% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-89% (which was approximately equal to the Texas state average of 88%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
73 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(11-12)
50-59%
83%
(11-12)
80-89%
88%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
19%
53%
Black
8%
13%
White
66%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.52
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School District Name
The Legends Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% TX state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% TX state average).
How many students attend Legends Academy?
73 students attend Legends Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Legends Academy students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Legends Academy?
Legends Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Legends Academy offer ?
Legends Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Legends Academy part of?
Legends Academy is part of The Legends Academy School District.

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