Little Rock Prep Academy (Closed 2021)

Little Rock Prep Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 45%).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students (19-20)
121 students
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Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
10 teachers
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AR)
(18-19)
20-24%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Little Rock Prep Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
25-29%
45%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Little Rock Prep Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
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American Indian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)
n/a
2%
Hispanic
(19-20)
14%
13%
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Black
(19-20)
82%
20%
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White
(19-20)
2%
61%
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Hawaiian
(19-20)
n/a
1%
Two or more races
(19-20)
2%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Little Rock Prep Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
n/a
This chart display the diversity score of Little Rock Prep Academy and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
100%
56%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
10%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Little Rock Prep Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School District Name
Little Rock Preparatory Academy School District
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AR state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AR state average).
How many students attend Little Rock Prep Academy?
121 students attend Little Rock Prep Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Little Rock Prep Academy students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Little Rock Prep Academy offer ?
Little Rock Prep Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Little Rock Prep Academy part of?
Little Rock Prep Academy is part of Little Rock Preparatory Academy School District.

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