Serving 190 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ambassadors Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 190 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ambassadors Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ambassadors Preparatory Academy's student population of 190 students has declined by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
190 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ambassadors Preparatory Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ambassadors Preparatory Academy is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7543 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
33%
53%
Black
53%
13%
White
10%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ambassadors Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Ambassadors Preparatory Academy is ranked #7543 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Ambassadors Preparatory Academy often compared to?
Ambassadors Preparatory Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Odyssey - Galveston by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Ambassadors Preparatory Academy?
190 students attend Ambassadors Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Ambassadors Preparatory Academy students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ambassadors Preparatory Academy?
Ambassadors Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ambassadors Preparatory Academy offer ?
Ambassadors Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Ambassadors Preparatory Academy part of?
Ambassadors Preparatory Academy is part of Ambassadors Preparatory Academy School District.
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