Leflore Legacy Academy

Summary:

Leflore Legacy Academy is a public charter middle school in Greenwood, Mississippi, serving 241 students in grades 6-8. The school has a predominantly African American student population, with 88.8% of students identifying as such in the current school year.

Academically, Leflore Legacy Academy faces significant challenges, with proficiency rates on state assessments that are well below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's English Language Arts proficiency rates ranged from 19.7% to 31.6%, compared to the state averages of 39.7% to 42%. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates were 25.3% to 35%, while the state averages were 51.8% to 57.2%. The school's performance in 8th grade Science was also lower, with a 43.3% proficiency rate compared to the state average of 59.1%. Compared to the nearby Amanda Elzy Junior High School and Greenwood Middle School, which are also part of the Greenwood-Leflore Consolidated School District, Leflore Legacy Academy generally underperforms in academic assessments.

While Leflore Legacy Academy has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and 100% of its students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, the school has seen a slight increase in the percentage of White and Hispanic students over the past three school years, while the percentage of African American students has decreased. Additionally, the school's academic performance has not shown a consistent pattern of improvement, and its statewide ranking of 221 out of 264 middle schools in Mississippi for the 2023-2024 school year, with a 1-star rating, suggests the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-8

500 W. Washington Street
Greenwood, MS 38930

(662) 455-3697

District: Leflore Legacy Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
221^st of 264 Mississippi Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,180

Student/teacher ratio: 11.8

Number of students: 227

Racial breakdown:

African American:

85.5%

Hispanic:

8.8%

White:

4.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Leflore Legacy Academy ranks worse than 83.7% of middle schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.92. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (85.5%), Hispanic (8.8%), White (4.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Leflore Legacy Academy is 11.8. (See more...)

Compare Leflore Legacy Academy employs 19.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Leflore Legacy Academy is $16,180.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Leflore Legacy Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Leflore Legacy Academy 221^st of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See Leflore Legacy Academy in the ranking list.)

Leflore Legacy Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Leflore Legacy Academy 116^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Leflore Legacy Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	9.59	230^th	243	5.3%
2024	17.92	221^st	264	16.3%

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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Leflore Legacy Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2021	4	119	0	0	0	123
2022	7	181	1	5	1	195
2023	13	214	2	10	2	241
2024	10	194	2	20	1	227

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Leflore Legacy Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	123	8.9	13.8	97.6
2022	195	19.1	10.2	100
2023	241	22.9	10.5	100
2024	227	19.1	11.8	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Leflore Legacy Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	123	8.9	13.8	97.6
2022	195	19.1	10.2	100
2023	241	22.9	10.5	100
2024	227	19.1	11.8	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Leflore Legacy Academy

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2020	$13,880
2021	$15,391
2022	$16,180

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Schools Near Leflore Legacy Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)			MAAP Mathematics (2024)			MAAP Algebra I (2024)	MAAP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP Science 8th Grade	Total
Leflore Legacy Academy	Public, Charter	6-8	500 W. Washington Street	Greenwood	38930	Leflore County	Leflore Legacy Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(662) 455-3697	227	19	11.8	100.0%	10 (4.4%)	194 (85.5%)	20 (8.8%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	17.9	221^st of 264 public middle schools	16.3%		9.6	230^th of 243 public middle schools	5.3%	9	21.3	19.7	31.6	25.3	32.1	35.0	100.0	43.3	$16,180
Greenwood Middle School	Public	7-8	1200 Garrard Avenue	Greenwood	38930	Leflore County	Greenwood-Leflore Cons School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 455-3661	273	22	12.4	100.0%	1 (0.4%)	266 (97.4%)	3 (1.1%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	16.5	224^th of 264 public middle schools	15.2%		28.2	168^th of 243 public middle schools	30.9%	56		16.8	27.3		28.6	40.9		39.6	$15,319
Amanda Elzy Junior High School	Public	6-8	604 Elzy Avenue	Greenwood	38930	Leflore County	Greenwood-Leflore Cons School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 459-8008	211	21	10.0	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	197 (93.4%)	14 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8.2	252^nd of 264 public middle schools	4.5%		14.5	220^th of 243 public middle schools	9.5%	32		10.1	17.6	11.0	17.2	33.3		40.4	$14,858

Frequently Asked Questions about Leflore Legacy Academy

Is Leflore Legacy Academy a good school?

Leflore Legacy Academy ranks in the bottom 16.3% of Mississippi middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of Leflore Legacy Academy?

Students at Leflore Legacy Academy are 85% African American, 9% Hispanic, 4% White.

How many students attend Leflore Legacy Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 227 students attended Leflore Legacy Academy.

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