Very Good
#1936 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 23% in state
Legacy Early College H S
High School · Taylor ISD · Taylor, TX
A Taylor ISD high school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
516 N MAIN ST, Taylor, TX 76574
- Math 62% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 86% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Legacy Early College H S score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 7 points since 2019, reaching 74% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 81% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 10 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Legacy Early College H S sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Austin map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 62Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,301/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Taylor), 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
$72,805
Median home value
$252,000
Median rent
$1,167/mo
College educated
20.4%
Homeownership
75%
Poverty rate
8.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76574; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.5private | K–11 | 0.1 mi | 219 | Compare → |
| Taylor H SEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 9–12 | 2.1 mi | 923 | Compare → |
| S T E P - JjaepEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9 | Not available | 1 | Compare → |
| S T E P DetentionEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | Not available | 2 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Taylor ISD
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $12,158NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Legacy Early College H S is listed in TAYLOR ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Legacy Early College H S
Legacy Early College H S is a public high school in Taylor, TX, part of Taylor ISD, serving approximately 122 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,936 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Legacy Early College H S
What grades does Legacy Early College H S serve?
Legacy Early College H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Legacy Early College H S?
Legacy Early College H S has an enrollment of approximately 122 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Legacy Early College H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Legacy Early College H S is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Legacy Early College H S rank in TX?
Legacy Early College H S ranks #1,936 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Legacy Early College H S's MySchoolScout rating?
Legacy Early College H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Early College H S?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Legacy Early College H S has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Legacy Early College H S a charter school?
No, Legacy Early College H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Legacy Early College H S a Title I school?
No, Legacy Early College H S is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Legacy Early College H S?
51.6% of students at Legacy Early College H S 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 122
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Williamson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.5%
- Phone
- (512) 352-9569
- Area population (ZIP 76574)
- 19,746
- Area average commute
- 31.3 min
- Area median age
- 41.8
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 · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- 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 76574; 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, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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