Very Good
#302 of 863 schools in MS
Top 35% in state
Leflore Legacy Academy
Middle School · Leflore Legacy Academy · Greenwood, MS
A charter middle school in Greenwood, MS where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 9991, Greenwood, MS 38930
- Math 8% proficient (2022)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Leflore Legacy Academy score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 10 points since 2020, reaching 15% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 4% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 12% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Leflore Legacy Academy 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 69Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
Powered by
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$35,109
Median home value
$108,000
Median rent
$694/mo
College educated
20%
Homeownership
57.1%
Poverty rate
31.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38930; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 7–8 | 0.6 mi | 273 | Compare → |
| Amanda Elzy Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 211 | Compare → |
| St Francis of Assisi SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | 1–6 | 2.3 mi | 52 | Compare → |
| Pillow AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–12 | 4.1 mi | 753 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Leflore Legacy Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $16,975NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Leflore Legacy Academy is listed in Leflore Legacy Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Leflore Legacy Academy
Leflore Legacy Academy is a public middle school in Greenwood, MS, part of Leflore Legacy Academy, serving approximately 227 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #302 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Leflore Legacy Academy
What grades does Leflore Legacy Academy serve?
Leflore Legacy Academy serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Leflore Legacy Academy?
Leflore Legacy Academy has an enrollment of approximately 227 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leflore Legacy Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Leflore Legacy Academy is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Leflore Legacy Academy rank in MS?
Leflore Legacy Academy ranks #302 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Leflore Legacy Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Leflore Legacy Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Leflore Legacy Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Leflore Legacy Academy has 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Leflore Legacy Academy a charter school?
Yes, Leflore Legacy Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Leflore Legacy Academy a Title I school?
No, Leflore Legacy Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Leflore Legacy Academy?
100.0% of students at Leflore Legacy Academy 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 227
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Leflore County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.5%
- Phone
- (662) 455-3697
- Area population (ZIP 38930)
- 23,326
- Area average commute
- 21.3 min
- Area median age
- 35.4
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 · 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.
- 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 38930; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.