The top reported proficiency rate is 47% in Science. The lowest is 35% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Legacy School
Legacy School is a public elementary school in St. George, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. It is part of the Washington District, the public school system covering much of Washington County in southwestern Utah. The school sits in a mid-sized, fast-growing city that blends a historic pioneer-era downtown with extensive suburban development, tourism-driven commerce, and a rapidly expanding residential footprint.
Academically, Legacy School’s state assessment results paint a mixed picture. On the RISE tests, the share of students scoring at the proficient level or above was lowest in math, higher in English language arts, and highest in science. The school’s combined proficiency across tested subjects and grades places it above the midpoint among the district’s county counterparts. That means its overall performance is stronger than roughly half of the other school districts in the county, but not at the top. Because the school serves only elementary grades, there are no graduation rates or other high school metrics to consider. For a parent evaluating the school, the academic data point to a need to ask the school’s staff about math instruction specifically, since that area lags the others.
The student body reflects a diverse community. A majority of students are Hispanic, with a substantial share of White students and smaller numbers of children who are Native American, Asian, Black, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, or multiracial. More than half of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a marker of lower household income. Data on students with disabilities and English learners were not available, which is a gap a parent might want to explore directly with the school. The enrollment is moderate for an elementary school serving grades PK through five, with roughly even numbers across kindergarten through fifth grade.
St. George itself has been one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, with population rising steeply in recent years. This growth drives housing demand, and home values in the area are high relative to national and state norms. The typical home price and rent in the school’s zip code have increased, and affordability is tight: an average household would spend a considerable share of income on housing, and monthly mortgage costs exceed typical rents. The broader economy is anchored by health care, education, and retail, and the city continues to add major developments, including a film studio and a large mixed-use retail and entertainment project. For a family considering this school, the local housing market is an important factor; finding an affordable home within the attendance zone may be a challenge.
The Washington District itself has experienced significant enrollment growth, rising by a substantial margin over a few years. That growth has driven ongoing school construction, boundary adjustments, and class-size pressures. Legacy School operates within this expanding district context, meaning the school may see its own enrollment shift over time as boundaries are redrawn and new schools open.
Overall, Legacy School offers an elementary education in a fast-growing, economically active city with a diverse student population. Its academic proficiency sits in the middle range of the county’s districts, with math as a relative soft spot. For a family, the school’s setting brings both opportunities—a strong local economy, ample civic amenities, and a growing community—and practical considerations around housing affordability and the enrollment pressures that come with rapid growth. Parents may want to investigate the school’s math curriculum and support programs, as well as its special education and English learner services, since those details were not available in the public data reviewed.
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