Serving 563 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Ambition Preparatory Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 563 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ambition Preparatory Charter School's student population of 563 students has grown by 135% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 575% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
563 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Ambition Preparatory Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ambition Preparatory Charter School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#661 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
7%
Black
86%
45%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.3%
26.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ambition Preparatory Charter School's ranking?
Ambition Preparatory Charter School is ranked #661 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Ambition Preparatory Charter School?
563 students attend Ambition Preparatory Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Ambition Preparatory Charter School students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ambition Preparatory Charter School?
Ambition Preparatory Charter School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ambition Preparatory Charter School offer ?
Ambition Preparatory Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ambition Preparatory Charter School part of?
Ambition Preparatory Charter School is part of Ambition Preparatory Charter School District.
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