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Enrollment
2,735
High
DISTRICT 920 · STATE 796
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MIDLAND ISD·NCES 483057003445
Legacy High School
3500 NEELY AVE, MIDLAND, TX 79707 · (432) 240-2000 · Midland County
GRADES 09–12HIGH12-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL2,735 STUDENTS
D
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 12% of Texas public high schools
- C-Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- FBeats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- BThree-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Texas public high schools
Student : Teacher
20.3:1
135 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.3:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
48%
1,309 students
DISTRICT 63% · STATE 65%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 223 | 8% |
| Grade 10 | 909 | 33% |
| Grade 11 | 823 | 30% |
| Grade 12 | 780 | 29% |
Student demographics
50%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 49% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
STAAR 2025-26 . % Meets Grade Level or AboveReading
35.0%
TX avg 54.5% . +28.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
23.0%
TX avg 45.3% . +20.0pp since 2020
What this means: On the STAAR, Texas's statewide test, about 35 of every 100 students at this school read at grade level and about 23 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Texas schools, those numbers are about 55 and 45. Reading scores are up about 28 points since 2020, while math scores are up about 20 points.
Performance levels, 2025-26
| Subject | Masters Grade Level | Meets Grade Level | Approaches Grade Level | Did Not Meet Grade Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 3.0% | 32.0% | 22.0% | 43.0% |
| Mathematics | 3.0% | 20.0% | 42.0% | 35.0% |
Share of tested students at each STAAR level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
STAAR results by year
| School year | Reading | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 35.0% | 23.0% |
| 2024-25 | 34.0% | 22.0% |
| 2023-24 | 36.0% | 25.0% |
| 2022-23 | 12.0% | 10.0% |
| 2021-22 | 7.0% | 0.0% |
| 2020-21 | 7.0% | 3.0% |
% Meets Grade Level or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
39.8%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
53.3%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-13.5pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 40% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 53% typical for Texas schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Texas's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Legacy High School
Legacy High School's state test result (39.8% proficient) is higher than 1 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy High School this school | 2,735 | 47.9% | 39.8% |
| Medina Valley High School CASTROVILLE | 2,626 | 49.6% | 65.8% |
| Madison High School SAN ANTONIO | 2,616 | 50.8% | 54.9% |
| Midland High School MIDLAND | 2,718 | 48.9% | 32.2% |
| Bastrop High School BASTROP | 1,767 | 49.1% | 46.6% |
| Warren High School SAN ANTONIO | 2,542 | 41.8% | 61.0% |
Matched among Texas high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Legacy High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Midland County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 39.8% | #1,139 of 1,385 | #6 of 7 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 23.0% | #1,260 of 1,425 ▼ 59 | #6 of 7 ▼ 1 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 35.0% | #1,328 of 1,425 ▼ 56 | #6 of 7 no change |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +18.0pp | #478 of 1,184 | #3 of 6 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,735 | #121 of 2,107 | #1 of 12 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 20.3:1 | #1,288 of 1,344 | #6 of 7 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 50.0% | #702 of 1,346 | #5 of 7 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 47.9% | #1,049 of 1,522 | #7 of 11 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +23.8% | #170 of 672 | #1 of 6 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
2,735
+387 (+16%) vs 2020
+52% since 1990-91, when it was 1,804
Student : Teacher
20.3:1
was 18.2:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 2,735 | 135 | 20.3:1 | 48% (1,309) |
| 2023-24 | 2,656 | 139.7 | 19.0:1 | 43% (1,132) |
| 2022-23 | 2,504 | 133.2 | 18.8:1 | 41% (1,027) |
| 2020-21 | 2,348 | 129 | 18.2:1 | 36% (838) |
| 2017-18 | 2,209 | 128.7 | 17.2:1 | 28% (623) |
| 2015-16 | 2,221 | 134 | 16.6:1 | 29% (633) |
| 2010-11 | 2,146 | 127 | 16.9:1 | 33% (703) |
| 2000-01 | 2,265 | 133 | 17.0:1 | 20% (463) |
| 1990-91 | 1,804 | 106 | 17.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Legacy High School.
Since 2017-18: students up 24% (2,209 to 2,735); teachers up 5% (128.7 to 135).
About Legacy High School
Legacy High School runs as a large high school in MIDLAND, Texas. Students in grades 9 through 12 attend, and enrollment is 2,735 students. The school's enrollment is 244% bigger than the 796 average for high schools in Texas.
MIDLAND ISD oversees Legacy High School and 39 other schools, with 29,651 students in total.
A majority of students at Legacy High School, 67%, are Hispanic. Beyond that, enrollment is 22% White, 7% Black, and 2% Asian. The Hispanic share of the county population is lower, at 46%. Legacy High School has a diversity index of 50%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Its teaching staff equals 135 full-time positions, a ratio of 20.3:1. That ratio is over the 15.1:1 average for high schools in Texas. Around 48% of the school's students qualify for free or reduced-price meals. The gap from the 57% average for public schools in Midland County is 9 points.
The allk12 Grade for Legacy High School is D. Compared with Texas public high schools, the school scored higher than 12% on a mix of test scores, poverty-adjusted results, and recent trend.
BeatsExpectations compares each school's average proficiency rate on state tests with a prediction based on free or reduced-price lunch eligibility. For Legacy High School, the prediction is 53.3% and the result is 39.8%.
Among Midland County residents, median household income is about $92,874, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 31%, and about 9% of people live in poverty. Legacy High School is one of 52 public schools in Midland County, which together enroll about 35,119 students.
Rusk Elementary School is the closest public school, about 0.3 miles away in a straight line. There are at least 8 more public schools inside five miles. On state test proficiency, Legacy High School ranks 6th in a group of 8 nearby schools.
The school's setting, by NCES definition, is City: Mid-size: inside a principal city with a population between 100,000 and 250,000.
Between 2020-21 and 2024-25, the student count grew from 2,348 to 2,735. From 2020-21 to 2024-25, the ratio rose from 18.2:1 to 20.3:1.
Families, students, and staff can use this page to discuss science fairs, picture day, and bus routes at Legacy High School. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Midland County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
174,801
Census ACS
Median income
$92,874
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
31%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
52
35,119 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in MIDLAND ISD
- Midland High SchoolHigh · 2,718 students
- IDEA Travis AcademyCombined · 1,298 students
- Goddard Junior High SchoolMiddle · 1,210 students
- Abell Junior High SchoolMiddle · 1,129 students
- General Tommy Franks Elementary SchoolElementary · 950 students
- Barbara Fasken Elementary SchoolElementary · 909 students
Other schools in MIDLAND
- Midland High SchoolHigh · 2,718 students
- IDEA Travis AcademyCombined · 1,298 students
- Goddard Junior High SchoolMiddle · 1,210 students
- Abell Junior High SchoolMiddle · 1,129 students
- General Tommy Franks Elementary SchoolElementary · 950 students
- Barbara Fasken Elementary SchoolElementary · 909 students
Other Legacy High schools
9 other US public schools in 7 states are named Legacy High. Legacy High School is the largest of the 10.
- Legacy High SchoolWICHITA FALLS, TX · 1,857 students
- Legacy High SchoolN Las Vegas, NV · 2,682 students
- Legacy High SchoolBROOMFIELD, CO · 2,052 students
- LEGACY HIGH SCHOOLBismarck, ND · 1,419 students
- Legacy High SchoolVancouver, WA · 341 students
Nearby schools
- Rusk Elementary School0.3 mi · 516
- Parker Elementary School0.9 mi · 468
- Richard Milburn Academy Midland1.1 mi · 149
- Fannin Elementary School1.2 mi · 603
- Bonham Elementary School1.2 mi · 697
- Alamo Junior High School1.3 mi · 786
Frequently asked questions
About Legacy High SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Legacy High School?
Legacy High School enrolls approximately 2,735 students in grades 09-12.
Is Legacy High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Legacy High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Legacy High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Legacy High School is approximately 20.3:1 (135 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Legacy High School?
Legacy High School reports a student body of 22% White, 67% Hispanic, 7% Black, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Is Legacy High School public or private?
Legacy High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by MIDLAND ISD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.