Serving 255 students in grades 6-8, 100 Legacy Academy Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 33% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 41% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
255 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)33%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)41%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
3%
34%
Black
95%
15%
White
n/a
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
100 Legacy Academy Charter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% NJ state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NJ state average).
How many students attend 100 Legacy Academy Charter School?
255 students attend 100 Legacy Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of 100 Legacy Academy Charter School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of 100 Legacy Academy Charter School?
100 Legacy Academy Charter School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does 100 Legacy Academy Charter School offer ?
100 Legacy Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is 100 Legacy Academy Charter School part of?
100 Legacy Academy Charter School is part of 100 Legacy Academy Charter School District.
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