Serving 393 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Lafayette Preparatory Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 393 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lafayette Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Lafayette Preparatory Academy's student population of 393 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
393 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lafayette Preparatory Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lafayette Preparatory Academy is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#690 out of 2092 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
35%
15%
White
50%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lafayette Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Lafayette Preparatory Academy is ranked #690 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Lafayette Preparatory Academy often compared to?
Lafayette Preparatory Academyis often viewed alongside schools like City Garden Montessori School, Gateway Science Acad-south Ele by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Lafayette Preparatory Academy?
393 students attend Lafayette Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Lafayette Preparatory Academy students are White, 35% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lafayette Preparatory Academy?
Lafayette Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lafayette Preparatory Academy offer ?
Lafayette Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Lafayette Preparatory Academy part of?
Lafayette Preparatory Academy is part of Lafayette Preparatory Academy School District.
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