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Lafayette Preparatory Academy vs. Premier Charter School

Should you attend Lafayette Preparatory Academy or Premier Charter School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Lafayette Preparatory Academy
1900 Lafayette Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63104
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Premier Charter School
5279 Fyler Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63139
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Lafayette Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Premier Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 406 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Lafayette Preparatory Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Serving 904 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Premier Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
406 students
904 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lafayette Preparatory Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Premier Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lafayette Preparatory Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Premier Charter School.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
98 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lafayette Preparatory Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Premier Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
9:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lafayette Preparatory Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lafayette Preparatory Academy School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Premier Charter School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Premier Charter School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#340 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 20%)
#1626 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lafayette Preparatory Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Premier Charter School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
48%
(Top 30% in MO)
23%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lafayette Preparatory Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lafayette Preparatory Academy School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Premier Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Premier Charter School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
62%
(Top 10% in MO)
34%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lafayette Preparatory Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lafayette Preparatory Academy School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Premier Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Premier Charter School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Top 10% in MO)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lafayette Preparatory Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lafayette Preparatory Academy School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Premier Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Premier Charter School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Lafayette Preparatory Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Premier Charter School by grade.
Pre-K Students
3
30
Kindergarten Students
45
103
Grade 1 Students
48
106
Grade 2 Students
45
94
Grade 3 Students
48
96
Grade 4 Students
50
93
Grade 5 Students
46
97
Grade 6 Students
46
100
Grade 7 Students
38
94
Grade 8 Students
37
91

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lafayette Preparatory Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lafayette Preparatory Academy School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Premier Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Premier Charter School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lafayette Preparatory Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lafayette Preparatory Academy School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Premier Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Premier Charter School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
35%
29%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lafayette Preparatory Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lafayette Preparatory Academy School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Premier Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Premier Charter School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
52%
42%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lafayette Preparatory Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lafayette Preparatory Academy School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Premier Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Premier Charter School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lafayette Preparatory Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lafayette Preparatory Academy School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Premier Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Premier Charter School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.61
0.71
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lafayette Preparatory Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lafayette Preparatory Academy School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Premier Charter School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Premier Charter School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
35%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lafayette Preparatory Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lafayette Preparatory Academy School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Premier Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Premier Charter School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lafayette Preparatory Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lafayette Preparatory Academy School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Premier Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Premier Charter School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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