Serving 873 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, I Preparatory Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 873 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
I Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
I Preparatory Academy's student population of 873 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
873 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
I Preparatory Academy ranks within the top 5% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of I Preparatory Academy is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#57 out of 3655 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
59%
36%
Black
12%
21%
White
24%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is I Preparatory Academy's ranking?
I Preparatory Academy is ranked #57 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of I Preparatory Academy?
The graduation rate of I Preparatory Academy is 90%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend I Preparatory Academy?
873 students attend I Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of I Preparatory Academy students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of I Preparatory Academy?
I Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does I Preparatory Academy offer ?
I Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is I Preparatory Academy part of?
I Preparatory Academy is part of Miami-Dade School District.
In what neighborhood is I Preparatory Academy located?
I Preparatory Academy is located in the Downtown Miami neighborhood of Miami, FL. There are 3 other public schools located in Downtown Miami.
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