Dothan Preparatory Academy

Summary:

Dothan Preparatory Academy is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 in Dothan, Alabama, with a student population of 1,133. The school is part of the Houston County school district, which is ranked 99 out of 137 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dothan Preparatory Academy consistently underperforms compared to state and district averages on standardized tests, with proficiency rates in Mathematics and English significantly lower than the state. The school's performance also varies greatly across different student subgroups, with White students performing relatively well but African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students performing poorly. As a result, Dothan Preparatory Academy has consistently ranked in the bottom 30% of Alabama middle schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Geneva County Middle School, Slocomb Middle School, and Rehobeth Middle School, Dothan Preparatory Academy consistently underperforms on academic measures. These nearby schools, which serve more economically advantaged student populations, demonstrate significantly higher proficiency rates and overall school rankings. The high percentage of students at Dothan Preparatory Academy who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, as well as the school's lower student-teacher ratio, may be contributing to the academic challenges faced by the school.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 1236 South Oates Street
       Dothan, AL  36031


(334) 794-1400

District: Dothan City

SchoolDigger Rank:
305th of 442 Alabama Middle Schools


Students who attend Dothan Preparatory Academy usually attend:

High:    Dothan High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.8 Help
Number of students:  1,133

Racial breakdown:

African American:
65.3%
White:
23.9%
Hispanic:
7.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77.5% Help


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Compare Details Dothan Preparatory Academy ranks worse than 69% of middle schools in Alabama. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.05. (See more...)
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dothan Preparatory Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Dothan Preparatory Academy 305th of 442 Alabama public middle schools. (See Dothan Preparatory Academy in the ranking list.)

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Dothan City:

SchoolDigger ranks Dothan City 99th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dothan Preparatory Academy

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Rank History for all students at Dothan Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 44.16 240th 440 45.5%
2022 36.63 284th 432 34.3%
2023 31.82 310th 437 29.1%
2024 33.05 305th 442 31.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Dothan Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 29.49 55th 78 29.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Dothan Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 52.75 17th 70 75.7%
2022 55.62 17th 81 79.0%
2023 44.24 39th 94 58.5%
2024 26.85 92nd 106 13.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Dothan Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 38.52 171st 274 37.6%
2022 36.76 159th 256 37.9%
2023 33.79 194th 281 31.0%
2024 28.57 227th 281 19.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dothan Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 38.73 259th 415 37.6%
2022 29.86 313th 421 25.7%
2023 26.97 318th 410 22.4%
2024 26.63 337th 437 22.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Dothan Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 41.28 248th 415 40.2%
2022 37.75 265th 423 37.4%
2023 31.88 299th 417 28.3%
2024 31.67 301st 426 29.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Dothan Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 45.47 216th 418 48.3%
2022 35.01 283rd 427 33.7%
2023 31.91 300th 419 28.4%
2024 34.50 287th 428 32.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Dothan Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 20.16 16th 18 11.1%
2023 1.54 15th 15 0.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Dothan Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 40.72 129th 266 51.5%
2022 34.39 175th 271 35.4%
2023 32.98 176th 263 33.1%
2024 38.39 146th 269 45.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dothan Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 43.28 78th 154 49.4%
2022 38.17 92nd 157 41.4%
2023 42.53 87th 166 47.6%
2024 31.93 111th 164 32.3%
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Rank History for White students at Dothan Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 67.45 84th 369 77.2%
2022 62.49 110th 376 70.7%
2023 60.90 110th 370 70.3%
2024 53.60 147th 373 60.6%
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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Dothan Preparatory Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2020 528 1064 23 119 5 1 14 0 1754
2021 457 1065 36 117 2 1 12 0 1690
2022 298 673 20 77 1 1 11 0 1081
2023 271 740 16 89 0 1 16 0 1133

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dothan Preparatory Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2020 1754 89.0 19.7 71.5
2021 1690 89.0 18.9 74.6
2022 1081 38.0 28.4 64
2023 1133 60.0 18.8 77.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dothan Preparatory Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2020 1754 89.0 19.7 71.5
2021 1690 89.0 18.9 74.6
2022 1081 38.0 28.4 64
2023 1133 60.0 18.8 77.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dothan Preparatory Academy

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,133 students attended Dothan Preparatory Academy.

Dothan Preparatory Academy ranks 305th of 442 Alabama middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Dothan Preparatory Academy are 65% African American, 24% White, 8% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

Students who attend Dothan Preparatory Academy usually go on to attend Dothan High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alabama State Department of Education.

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