Serving 167 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ambassadors Preparatory Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 167 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ambassadors Preparatory Academy's student population of 167 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
167 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Ambassadors Preparatory Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ambassadors Preparatory Academy is 0.51, 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
#2600 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
24%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
66%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #2600 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Ambassadors Preparatory Academy often compared to?
Ambassadors Preparatory Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Odyssey Academy - Galveston, Hitchcock Primary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Ambassadors Preparatory Academy?
167 students attend Ambassadors Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Ambassadors Preparatory Academy students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ambassadors Preparatory Academy?
Ambassadors Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 10:1, 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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