Summary:
Leflore Legacy Academy is the sole public charter middle school serving grades 6-8 in Greenwood, Mississippi. With a total enrollment of 241 students, the school has a high percentage of African American students at 88.8% and a 100% free/reduced lunch rate, indicating that all students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Despite a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.5 to 1, Leflore Legacy Academy has consistently ranked in the bottom tier of Mississippi middle schools, ranking 221 out of 264 in the 2023-2024 school year and 230 out of 243 in 2022-2023. The school's academic performance, as measured by MAAP test scores, is significantly below the state average across all grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates ranging from 19.7% to 35% in math and 21.3% to 31.6% in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 51.8% to 57.2% in math and 39.7% to 42% in ELA.
The consistently low academic performance and school rankings of Leflore Legacy Academy suggest that the school is struggling to provide a high-quality education to its students, particularly those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Addressing the underlying issues and implementing effective strategies for improvement should be a priority for the school and the local Leflore Legacy Academy education system.
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