Summary:
Legacy Middle is a public middle school located in San Antonio, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,137 students. The school is part of the East Central Independent School District, which is ranked 862 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Legacy Middle faces significant challenges, with a consistently higher percentage of Hispanic students (82.23%) compared to nearby schools, and consistently underperforming on STAAR tests across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the percentage of students proficient or better in STAAR Reading for 6th, 7th, and 8th grades at Legacy Middle were 31.14%, 42.28%, and 35.48%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 54.45%, 52.08%, and 54.09%. The school has also seen a steady increase in dropout rates, from 0.3% in 2017-2018 to 1.2% in 2021-2022, which is higher than the nearby schools. Additionally, Legacy Middle has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 58.05% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year.
While the nearby schools, such as East Central Heritage Middle and Harlandale Middle, also struggle with low academic performance and high percentages of economically disadvantaged students, Legacy Middle consistently ranks lower and performs worse on standardized tests. The school's consistent underperformance compared to state and district averages, as well as nearby schools, suggests the need for a comprehensive, data-driven approach to address the root causes of the school's struggles and implement effective strategies to support student success.
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Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
East Central Independent School District (Isd)
SchoolDigger Rank:
2089th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,600
Students who attend Legacy Middle usually attend:
Feeder schools for Legacy Middle:
Student/teacher ratio: 17.1
Number of students: 1,137
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
82.2%
African American:
10.3%
White:
5.2%
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Two or more races:
1.6%
Asian:
0.5%
American Indian:
0.1%
Pacific Islander:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 58%
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