Dothan Preparatory Academy

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

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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 36301

(334) 794-1400

District: Dothan City

SchoolDigger Rank:
305^th of 442 Alabama Middle Schools

Students who attend Dothan Preparatory Academy usually attend:

High:

Dothan High School

Feeder schools for Dothan Preparatory Academy:

Elementary:	Beverlye Intermediate School
	Faine Elementary School
	Girard Intermediate School
	Girard Primary School
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	Heard Elementary School
	Hidden Lake Primary School
	Highlands Elementary School
	Kelly Springs Elementary School
	Morris Slingluff Elementary School
	Selma Street Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.1

Number of students: 1,046

Racial breakdown:

African American:

66.0%

White:

22.1%

Hispanic:

8.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 77.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dothan Preparatory Academy ranks worse than 69% of middle schools in Alabama. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.05. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dothan Preparatory Academy:

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

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Dothan City:

SchoolDigger ranks Dothan City 99^th 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
2021	44.16	240^th	440	45.5%
2022	36.63	284^th	432	34.3%
2023	31.82	310^th	437	29.1%
2024	33.05	305^th	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	55^th	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
2021	52.75	17^th	70	75.7%
2022	55.62	17^th	81	79.0%
2023	44.24	39^th	94	58.5%
2024	26.85	92^nd	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
2021	38.52	171^st	274	37.6%
2022	36.76	159^th	256	37.9%
2023	33.79	194^th	281	31.0%
2024	28.57	227^th	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
2021	38.73	259^th	415	37.6%
2022	29.86	313^th	421	25.7%
2023	26.97	318^th	410	22.4%
2024	26.63	337^th	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
2021	41.28	248^th	415	40.2%
2022	37.75	265^th	423	37.4%
2023	31.88	299^th	417	28.3%
2024	31.67	301^st	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
2021	45.47	216^th	418	48.3%
2022	35.01	283^rd	427	33.7%
2023	31.91	300^th	419	28.4%
2024	34.50	287^th	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	16^th	18	11.1%
2023	1.54	15^th	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
2021	40.72	129^th	266	51.5%
2022	34.39	175^th	271	35.4%
2023	32.98	176^th	263	33.1%
2024	38.39	146^th	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
2021	43.28	78^th	154	49.4%
2022	38.17	92^nd	157	41.4%
2023	42.53	87^th	166	47.6%
2024	31.93	111^th	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
2021	67.45	84^th	369	77.2%
2022	62.49	110^th	376	70.7%
2023	60.90	110^th	370	70.3%
2024	53.60	147^th	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.

Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2020	528	1064	23	119	5	1	14	1754
2021	457	1065	36	117	2	1	12	1690
2022	298	673	20	77	1	1	11	1081
2023	271	740	16	89	0	1	16	1133
2024	231	690	9	91	1	3	21	1046

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

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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
2024	1046	61.0	17.1	77.3

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
2024	1046	61.0	17.1	77.3

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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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2024)					Summative Assessment Science (2024)		Summative Assessment English (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 8th Grade	Summative Assessment English 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 5th Grade	Summative Assessment English 6th Grade	Summative Assessment English 7th Grade	Summative Assessment English 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dothan Preparatory Academy	Public	7-8	1236 South Oates Street	Dothan	36301	Macon County	Dothan City	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 794-1400	1,046	61	17.1	77.3%	231 (22.1%)	690 (66.0%)	91 (8.7%)	9 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	21 (2.0%)	33	305^th of 442 public middle schools	31.0%		31.8	310^th of 437 public middle schools	29.1%	5				16.5	11.2		29.3				39.3	36.4
Rehobeth Elementary School	Public	4-6	5631 County Road 203	Rehobeth	36301	Houston County	Houston County	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 677-3838	581	27	21.5	59.0%	418 (71.9%)	71 (12.2%)	77 (13.3%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.9%)								(n/a)	67.2	51.8	45.8			48.4		68.2	81.2	63.8			$8,066	$1,318	$6,734
Rehobeth Middle School	Public	7-8	5631 County Road 203	Rehobeth	36301	Houston County	Houston County	No	No	No	No	(334) 677-5153	428	22	19.4	58.2%	317 (74.1%)	40 (9.3%)	51 (11.9%)	5 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.3%)	76.5	76^th of 442 public middle schools	82.8%		78.7	67^th of 437 public middle schools	84.7%	9				36.0	25.7		44.3				65.6	63.8	$8,639	$921	$7,706
Ashford Middle School	Public	6-8	607 Church St	Ashford	36312	Houston County	Houston County	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 899-5411	314	17	18.4	66.9%	195 (62.1%)	91 (29.0%)	17 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.2%)	70.7	99^th of 442 public middle schools	77.6%		68.9	109^th of 437 public middle schools	75.1%	10			43.9	27.0	29.0		55.7			53.1	53.5	61.3
Headland Middle School	Public	6-9	1 Martin Luther King Dr	Headland	36345	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 585-7083	552	29	19.0	47.1%	408 (73.9%)	116 (21.0%)	15 (2.7%)	6 (1.1%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.9%)	87.7	39^th of 442 public middle schools	91.2%		79.6	60^th of 437 public middle schools	86.3%	21			46.6	33.6	47.5		67.9			65.7	69.9	75.2	$7,772	$1,122	$6,634
South Dale Middle School	Public	5-8	309 Randolph Street	Pinckard	36371	Dale County	Dale County	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 983-3077	410	21	19.2	78.3%	209 (51.0%)	148 (36.1%)	25 (6.1%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (5.6%)	58.2	157^th of 442 public middle schools	64.5%		50	206^th of 437 public middle schools	52.9%	49		42.5	25.5	30.6	32.8		37.5		61.1	49.0	52.8	48.8	$8,049	$1,615	$6,432
Slocomb Middle School	Public	6-8	591 South County Road 9	Slocomb	36375	Geneva County	Geneva County	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 886-2008	286	16	18.0	69.2%	231 (80.8%)	23 (8.0%)	22 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.4%)	5 (1.7%)	85.7	48^th of 442 public middle schools	89.1%		93	25^th of 437 public middle schools	94.3%	23			48.0	46.7	29.8		64.4			67.4	68.0	67.3	$7,865	$911	$6,869
Geneva County Middle School	Public	6-8	301 West Lily St	Hartford	36344	Geneva County	Geneva County	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 588-2943	178	10	17.2	70.8%	126 (70.8%)	19 (10.7%)	22 (12.4%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.1%)	80.4	63^rd of 442 public middle schools	85.7%		72.1	91^st of 437 public middle schools	79.2%	28			49.2	33.9	26.3		61.4			67.2	60.7	64.9	$8,771	$1,131	$7,585
Daleville Middle School	Public	5-8	626 N Daleville Ave	Daleville	36322	Dale County	Daleville City	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 598-4463	365	18	20.2	78.6%	142 (38.9%)	115 (31.5%)	82 (22.5%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	21 (5.8%)	23.8	343^rd of 442 public middle schools	22.4%		22.5	351^st of 437 public middle schools	19.7%	8		19.7	19.5	9.4	6.3		17.2		54.0	40.0	28.9	40.0

Frequently Asked Questions about Dothan Preparatory Academy

Is Dothan Preparatory Academy a good school?

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

What is the racial makeup of Dothan Preparatory Academy?

Students at Dothan Preparatory Academy are 66% African American, 22% White, 9% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Dothan Preparatory Academy attend?

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

How many students attend Dothan Preparatory Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,046 students attended Dothan Preparatory Academy.

What district is Dothan Preparatory Academy in?

Dothan City

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