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Legacy Acad of Excellence Charter
School · Rockford Sd 205 · Rockford, IL
A Rockford Sd 205 charter school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4029 Prairie Rd, Rockford, IL 61102
- Math 8% proficient (2021)
- Reading 12% proficient (2022)
- 33:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Legacy Acad of Excellence Charter score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 15%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 12% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Legacy Acad of Excellence Charter sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,627/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rockford), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$42,506
Median home value
$95,300
Median rent
$850/mo
College educated
8.1%
Homeownership
60.2%
Poverty rate
25.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61102; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beautiful BeginningsPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 3.8 mi | 26 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Rockford Sd 205
- Schools in district
- 45
- Rank in district
- #15 of 44
- District spending per student
- $19,016NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Legacy Acad of Excellence Charter is listed in Rockford SD 205; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Legacy Acad of Excellence Charter
Legacy Acad of Excellence Charter is a public school in Rockford, IL, part of Rockford Sd 205, serving approximately 231 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 33:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,862 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Legacy Acad of Excellence Charter
What grades does Legacy Acad of Excellence Charter serve?
Legacy Acad of Excellence Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Legacy Acad of Excellence Charter?
Legacy Acad of Excellence Charter has an enrollment of approximately 231 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Legacy Acad of Excellence Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Legacy Acad of Excellence Charter is 33:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Legacy Acad of Excellence Charter rank in IL?
Legacy Acad of Excellence Charter ranks #2,862 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Legacy Acad of Excellence Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Legacy Acad of Excellence Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Legacy Acad of Excellence Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Legacy Acad of Excellence Charter has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Legacy Acad of Excellence Charter a charter school?
Yes, Legacy Acad of Excellence Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Legacy Acad of Excellence Charter a Title I school?
No, Legacy Acad of Excellence Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Legacy Acad of Excellence Charter?
75.3% of students at Legacy Acad of Excellence Charter qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 231
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 33:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Winnebago County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 68.0%
- Phone
- (815) 961-1100
- Area population (ZIP 61102)
- 16,620
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 61102; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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