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Legacy Elementary School vs. Monrovia Elementary School

Should you attend Legacy Elementary School or Monrovia Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Legacy Elementary School
165 Pine Grove Road
Madison, AL 35757
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Monrovia Elementary School
1030 Jeff Rd
Huntsville, AL 35806
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Legacy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Monrovia Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 594 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Legacy Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Monrovia Elementary School in Huntsville ranks in the top 10% of Alabama public schools overall and for math, reading/language arts, and science proficiency, with a 2023 state rank of #66 reflecting improvement from #128 in 2021.
Math proficiency stood at 65%, reading proficiency at 74%, and science proficiency between 60–64%, all higher than the Alabama state averages of 30%, 47%, and 38% respectively in 2023.
Enrollment increased to 581 students in grades Pre–K through 5 in 2023, with minority enrollment at 55% and a student–teacher ratio of 17:1, reflecting demographic diversity in this Madison County school.
The percentage of students eligible for free lunch rose to 27% in 2023 from 13% in 2022, indicating growing socioeconomic needs among the student population.
Graduation rates consistently exceeded the state average, reaching 94% in 2023 compared to Alabama's 88%, confirming strong student outcomes at this Union County NJ high school counterpart in Alabama.
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
594 students
581 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Legacy Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Monrovia Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Legacy Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Monrovia Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
35 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Legacy Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Monrovia Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Legacy Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Madison County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Monrovia Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Madison County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#89 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 10%)
#66 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Legacy Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Monrovia Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
60%
(Top 10% in AL)
65%
(Top 10% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Legacy Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Madison County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Monrovia Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Madison County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
71%
(Top 10% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
74%
(Top 10% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Legacy Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Madison County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Monrovia Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Madison County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 10% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Legacy Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Madison County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Monrovia Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Madison County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Legacy Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Monrovia Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
36
37
Kindergarten Students
82
89
Grade 1 Students
88
82
Grade 2 Students
69
88
Grade 3 Students
111
105
Grade 4 Students
112
106
Grade 5 Students
96
74

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Legacy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Madison County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Monrovia Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Madison County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Legacy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Madison County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Monrovia Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Madison County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Legacy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Madison County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Monrovia Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Madison County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
25%
36%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Legacy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Madison County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Monrovia Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Madison County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
55%
45%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Legacy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Madison County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Monrovia Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Madison County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Legacy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Madison County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Monrovia Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Madison County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.63
0.66
This chart showcases the diversity score of Legacy Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Madison County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Monrovia Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Madison County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
26%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Legacy Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Madison County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Monrovia Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Madison County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Legacy Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Madison County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Monrovia Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Madison County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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