Anderson Preparatory Academy
Tel:
(765) 649-8472
Anderson Preparatory Academy serves 747 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Anderson Preparatory Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 62%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Anderson Preparatory Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
Anderson Preparatory Academy's student population of 747 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 747 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 57 teachers |
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School Comparison
Anderson Preparatory Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,762 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Anderson Preparatory Academy is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IN) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1353 out of 1762 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 54% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 62% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 12% |
| Black | 15% | 13% |
| White | 61% | 68% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.51 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 86% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 50% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Anderson Preparatory Academy School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Anderson Preparatory Academy is Compass Alternative School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Anderson Compass Alternative School Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-9 | 77 students10
0.7 miles
2010 Brentwood Drive
Anderson, IN 46011
(765) 641-6571 0.7 6-9 77 - Anderson Anderson Elementary School Math: 41% | Reading: 47%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 629 students10
1.0 miles
2035 S Raible Ave
Anderson, IN 46011
(765) 641-2092 1 K-5 629 - Anderson Edgewood Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 292 students10
1.2 miles
3525 Winding Way
Anderson, IN 46011
(765) 641-2119 1.2 K-5 292 - Anderson Excel Center - Anderson Charter School Grades: 10-12 | 334 students
2.3 miles
630 Nichols Ave
Anderson, IN 46016
(317) 524-3930 2.3 10-12 334 - Anderson Anderson High School Math: 20% | Reading: 30%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,866 student10
2.4 miles
4610 Madison Ave
Anderson, IN 46013
(765) 641-2037 2.4 9-12 1,866
School Reviews
| 2 Our boys have grown up at Anderson and they love it! The Academy provides amazing activates to stimulate their little minds: Interactive learning lessons, karate class, drawing, painting, and supported by their excellent staff. Thank you for all the love you've given our boys. - Posted by Parent - Grady F. |
| 5 Love APA and so does my son! I have NEVER witnessed a school where the teachers are so involved and so happy to be there ! They are always there for your children! - Posted by Parent - Ariel |
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