The top reported proficiency rate is 37% in English language arts. The lowest is 9% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Legacy Prep
Legacy Prep is a small public school district in Jefferson County, Alabama, serving students from preschool through twelfth grade. The district is in the middle of a significant structural expansion. Between the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 school years, it grew from a single campus to two, adding Legacy Prep Intermediate, which serves grades four through seven. The district’s enrollment increased as part of that expansion, and families now have a broader grade-level pathway than before. The data available shows that the district currently enrolls students from kindergarten through sixth grade, with the new intermediate campus likely extending that range to seventh grade. This is a district that is building out its offerings, and a parent should expect further growth in grade levels and facilities.
The student body is small and almost entirely Black. The racial composition reflects a predominantly Black community, with a very small representation of other racial and ethnic groups. The district does not report free or reduced-price lunch participation, special education identification, or English learner status, so a family considering this district would want to ask the school directly about those support systems.
Academically, the district’s performance on state assessments is uneven and, overall, falls below the midpoint among Jefferson County’s districts. In English language arts, the strongest results come in third and fifth grades, where roughly half of students meet the proficiency bar. Fourth and sixth grades show lower proficiency, and seventh grade dips further. Math proficiency is notably low across every tested grade, with results well below half in all cases and below a tenth in most. Science results, available only for fourth grade, are also low. The district has only one year of assessment data reported, so no trend is available. Given the low math performance, a parent would want to inquire about the math curriculum, instructional supports, and any interventions in place.
Chronic absenteeism affects about a quarter of students, a rate that sits above the midpoint among Jefferson County districts, meaning it is worse than typical. Per-pupil spending is in the lower range relative to its county peers, which may be a factor to consider regarding resources available to the district. No graduation rate is reported, and this is likely because the district has not yet had a senior class; its expansion into upper grades is recent, so that metric is not applicable at this stage.
The district does not have a charter or magnet designation, and Title I status is not reported. No information is available on course offerings, advanced placement, career pathways, or dual credit, so a family looking for those opportunities would need to verify with the district directly. Legacy Prep is a district in transition, adding capacity and grade levels in a community that is predominantly Black and where academic proficiency, particularly in math, is an area that merits close attention. It suits a family that wants a small, evolving district and is prepared to engage actively with the school about academic support and growth plans.
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