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#825 of 1,015 schools in UT

Legacy Preparatory Academy

School · Legacy Preparatory Academy · Woods Cross, UT

A charter school in Woods Cross, UT where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

2214 South 1250 West, Woods Cross, UT 84087

  • Math 42% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 43% proficient (2025)
  • 1/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.1Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.0Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42.3% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42.5% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency42% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected-5.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile44th
College Readiness3.5Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.4Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.2:1
District spending per student$8,143
Chronic Absenteeism31.9%

Students at Legacy Preparatory Academy score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency42%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency43%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 45 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 42% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
84%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
89%
ELA
89%
2013
Math
50%
ELA
46%
2014
Math
53%
ELA
50%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
53%
2016
Math
51%
ELA
46%
2017
Math
43%
ELA
46%
2018
Math
44%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
44%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
38%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
38%
ELA
45%
2025
Math
42%
ELA
43%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 29 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

19.9%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Legacy Preparatory 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 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,481/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Woods Cross), 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

$122,201

Median home value

$489,100

Median rent

$1,520/mo

College educated

36.1%

Homeownership

85.7%

Poverty rate

5.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84087; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses1of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Spectrum Academy - NslCharter · enrollment unverified5.9K–121.3 mi861Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Legacy Preparatory Academy

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$8,143NCES 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.

Legacy Preparatory Academy is listed in Legacy Preparatory Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Legacy Preparatory Academy

Legacy Preparatory Academy is a public school in Woods Cross, UT, part of Legacy Preparatory Academy, serving approximately 982 students in grades Kindergarten-9th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #825 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Legacy Preparatory Academy

What grades does Legacy Preparatory Academy serve?

Legacy Preparatory Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 9th.

How many students attend Legacy Preparatory Academy?

Legacy Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 982 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Legacy Preparatory Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Legacy Preparatory Academy is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Legacy Preparatory Academy rank in UT?

Legacy Preparatory Academy ranks #825 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Legacy Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Legacy Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Preparatory Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Legacy Preparatory Academy has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Legacy Preparatory Academy a charter school?

Yes, Legacy Preparatory Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Legacy Preparatory Academy a Title I school?

No, Legacy Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Legacy Preparatory Academy?

19.9% of students at Legacy Preparatory 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
Kindergarten – 9th
Enrollment
982
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
54
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Davis County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.9%
Area population (ZIP 84087)
17,028
Area average commute
20.7 min
Area median age
34.4
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 · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 RISE. 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 84087; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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