Tolbert Preparatory Academy serves 125 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 11-19% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-59% (which was approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
125 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)11-19%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)50-59%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
97%
15%
White
1%
67%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)50-59%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% MO state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tolbert Preparatory Academy?
The graduation rate of Tolbert Preparatory Academy is 50-59%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 82%.
How many students attend Tolbert Preparatory Academy?
125 students attend Tolbert Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Tolbert Preparatory Academy students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tolbert Preparatory Academy?
Tolbert Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Tolbert Preparatory Academy offer ?
Tolbert Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Tolbert Preparatory Academy part of?
Tolbert Preparatory Academy is part of Lee A. Tolbert Community Academy School District.
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