Serving 467 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Atlanta Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 72% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 94% (which was higher than the Georgia state average of 93%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
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School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
467 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)72%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)94%
93%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
18%
Black
97%
36%
White
1%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions麻豆果冻传媒> What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% GA state average), while 94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 93% GA state average).
How many students attend Atlanta Preparatory Academy?
467 students attend Atlanta Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Atlanta Preparatory Academy students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Atlanta Preparatory Academy?
Atlanta Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Atlanta Preparatory Academy offer ?
Atlanta Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Atlanta Preparatory Academy part of?
Atlanta Preparatory Academy is part of Atlanta Public Schools School District.
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