Summary:
Zip code 35757 is home to a single school, Legacy Elementary School, a public PK-5 school in Madison, Alabama, serving 594 students within the Madison County district.
Legacy Elementary is a high-performing school that consistently earns a 4-star rating and has improved its state ranking every year, moving from 103rd to 79th in Alabama. Its greatest strength is English Language Arts, where all grade levels score above 81% proficiency—roughly 16 to 24 points above the state average. Science is also a standout, with 4th graders hitting 73% proficiency, nearly 23 points above the state. The school outperforms its district in 13 of 14 subject-grade combinations, making it a clear academic leader in the area. Attendance is another bright spot: only 6.7% of students are chronically absent, which is less than half the district rate of 14.3% and well below the state's 12%.
The main area of concern is 5th grade math, where proficiency dropped sharply from 62% to 48% year-over-year, falling just below the district average. Math scores across other grades also show notable volatility, with 3rd grade declining and 4th grade improving significantly. This contrasts with the stability seen in English scores. With about 29% of students receiving free or reduced lunch, the school serves a moderate-poverty population yet achieves strong results and low absenteeism. Per-student spending is $8,196, suggesting the school delivers top-quartile outcomes efficiently. For parents, Legacy Elementary offers a well-rounded, improving education with exceptional literacy and science programs, though 5th grade math may warrant extra attention at home.
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