Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc

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Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc ranks 892 nd of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc is a public charter elementary school serving 450 students in grades K-8 in Atlanta, Georgia. The school is part of the State Specialty Schools I- Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc district, which is ranked 141 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Georgia elementary schools, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics that are significantly below the state averages. The school's performance lags behind nearby high-performing schools like Mary Lin Elementary, Springdale Park Elementary, and Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary, which often have proficiency rates 30-50 percentage points higher. Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc also serves a higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 78.3% to 79.11%, compared to the 5-10% rates at nearby schools.

Despite these challenges, Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc's charter status and smaller enrollment size may provide opportunities for targeted interventions and innovative teaching practices that could help improve student outcomes over time. The school's lower per-student spending and higher student-teacher ratios compared to higher-performing nearby schools suggest that equitable resource allocation and effective teaching practices could be key factors in driving academic success.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

1807 Memorial Dr SE
Atlanta, GA 30317

(404) 622-2727

District: State Specialty Schools I- Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc

SchoolDigger Rank:
892^nd of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,875

Student/teacher ratio: 11.7

Number of students: 459

Racial breakdown:

African American:

91.5%

Hispanic:

5.7%

Two or more races:

2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 79.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc ranks worse than 71.5% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.98. (See more...)

Compare Details Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc ranks worse than 55.8% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.19. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (91.5%), Hispanic (5.7%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 79.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc is 11.7. (See more...)

Compare Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc employs 39 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc is $9,875.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc 328^th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc in the ranking list.)

State Specialty Schools I- Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc:

SchoolDigger ranks State Specialty Schools I- Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc 141^st of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2016	18.83	1018^th	1233	17.4%
2017	43.57	651^st	1205	46.0%
2018	47.92	589^th	1209	51.3%
2019	23.67	946^th	1234	23.3%
2022	29.79	850^th	1244	31.7%
2023	24.61	926^th	1242	25.4%
2024	26.98	892^nd	1248	28.5%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	GA State Percentile
2016	26.81	407^th	545	25.3%
2017	48.27	275^th	539	49.0%
2018	48.75	267^th	543	50.8%
2019	38.35	345^th	559	38.3%
2022	40.62	324^th	567	42.9%
2023	32.97	386^th	577	33.1%
2024	41.19	328^th	588	44.2%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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100%

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by a parent
Friday, May 7, 2021

My daughter has attended this school from 4th until 8th grade, and I am pretty pleased with the professionalism and expectations of the school. They have had ups and downs throughout the years, but I measure her personal success and achievement on the GA milestones which reflect what she is taught in class. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2012	4	212	2	1	1	0	220
2013	4	272	1	1	1	1	280
2014	4	329	1	1	0	4	339
2015	3	378	1	1	0	1	384
2016	1	387	1	1	0	2	392
2017	1	412	3	1	0	0	417
2018	0	497	2	12	0	1	512
2019	0	478	1	26	1	3	509
2020	1	459	0	27	0	4	491
2021	1	470	0	29	0	7	507
2022	0	395	0	26	0	6	427
2023	1	414	0	20	0	15	450
2024	0	420	0	26	0	13	459

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 Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	220	14.0	15.7	71.8
2013	280	16.0	17.5	74.6
2014	339	22.0	15.4	79.6
2015	384	20.0	19.2	78.4
2016	392	29.0	13.5	60.2
2017	417	28.7	14.5	44.6
2018	512	34.5	14.8	73.2
2019	509	32.3	15.7	49.5
2020	491	40.1	12.2	77.4
2021	507	39.0	13.0	78.3
2022	427	42.5	10.0	n/a
2023	450	35.1	12.8	79.1
2024	459	39.0	11.7	79.3

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 Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	220	14.0	15.7	71.8
2013	280	16.0	17.5	74.6
2014	339	22.0	15.4	79.6
2015	384	20.0	19.2	78.4
2016	392	29.0	13.5	60.2
2017	417	28.7	14.5	44.6
2018	512	34.5	14.8	73.2
2019	509	32.3	15.7	49.5
2020	491	40.1	12.2	77.4
2021	507	39.0	13.0	78.3
2022	427	42.5	10.0	n/a
2023	450	35.1	12.8	79.1
2024	459	39.0	11.7	79.3

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$1,375 (15.4%)	$7,532 (84.6%)	$8,906
2018	$1,076 (12.2%)	$7,753 (87.8%)	$8,829
2019	$1,316 (13.3%)	$8,560 (86.7%)	$9,875

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 946^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 926^th of 1242 Elementary schools	2.1%
Ranks 345^th of 559 Middle schools	Ranks 386^th of 577 Middle schools	5.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc)	22.6	27.3	4.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (State Specialty Schools I- Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc)	22.6	27.3	4.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc)	18.9	21.8	2.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (State Specialty Schools I- Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc)	18.9	21.8	2.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc)	42.2	23.8	18.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (State Specialty Schools I- Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc)	42.2	23.8	18.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc)	17.8	14.3	3.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (State Specialty Schools I- Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc)	17.8	14.3	3.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc)	44	34.2	9.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (State Specialty Schools I- Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc)	44	34.2	9.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc)	12	5.3	6.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (State Specialty Schools I- Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc)	12	5.3	6.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc)	6	21.1	15.1%
5th Grade Science (State Specialty Schools I- Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc)	6	21.1	15.1%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc)	42.4	31.3	11.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (State Specialty Schools I- Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc)	42.4	31.3	11.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	46	39.2	6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc)	18.2	14.1	4.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (State Specialty Schools I- Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc)	18.2	14.1	4.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	40	32.9	7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc)	39.4	31.4	8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (State Specialty Schools I- Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc)	39.4	31.4	8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	39	39.1	0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc)	23.9	11.4	12.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (State Specialty Schools I- Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc)	23.9	11.4	12.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	43	34.9	8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc)	45.5	42.1	3.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (State Specialty Schools I- Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc)	45.5	42.1	3.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	47	42.1	4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc)	15.9	36.8	20.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (State Specialty Schools I- Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc)	15.9	36.8	20.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	35	36.2	1.2%
8th Grade Science (Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc)	45.5	25	20.5%
8th Grade Science (State Specialty Schools I- Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc)	45.5	25	20.5%
8th Grade Science (Georgia)	32	28.9	3.1%
8th Grade Social Studies (Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc)	15.9	2.6	13.3%
8th Grade Social Studies (State Specialty Schools I- Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc)	15.9	2.6	13.3%
8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)	41	35.9	5.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	509	450	11.6%
African American	478	414	13.4%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	26	20	23.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	1
Two or More Races	3	15	400%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	49.5%	79.1%	29.6%

Schools Near Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)						Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)						Milestones Assessment Science (2024)		Milestones Assessment Social Studies (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	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc	Public, Charter	K-8	1807 Memorial Dr SE	Atlanta	30317	DeKalb County	State Specialty Schools I- Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc	Yes	No	No	Yes	(404) 622-2727	459	39	11.7	79.3%	0 (0.0%)	420 (91.5%)	26 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.8%)	27	892^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	28.5%		24.6	926^th of 1242 public elementary schools	25.4%	34	25.5	24.6	41.5	36.2	48.2	43.8	27.7	35.1	7.3	14.9	28.6	25.0	17.1	21.9	12.5	$9,875	$1,316	$8,560
Burgess-Peterson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	480 Clifton St SE	Atlanta	30316	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-3400	568	43	13.2	35.0%	217 (38.2%)	256 (45.1%)	38 (6.7%)	9 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (8.5%)	87.7	156^th of 1248 public elementary schools	87.5%		85.4	177^th of 1242 public elementary schools	85.7%	21	64.8	60.5	68.3				67.8	62.8	58.7				60.3			$16,953	$969	$15,983
Fred A. Toomer Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	65 Rogers St NE	Atlanta	30317	DeKalb County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-3450	501	38	13.1	58.9%	131 (26.1%)	329 (65.7%)	23 (4.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.4%)	40.8	683^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	45.3%		23.5	944^th of 1242 public elementary schools	24.0%	261	40.0	15.7	44.1				37.5	22.9	39.0				45.8			$18,780	$1,328	$17,452
Charles R. Drew Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	301 E Lake Blvd SE	Atlanta	30317	DeKalb County	Atlanta Public Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(404) 687-0001	959	89	10.8	32.4%	316 (33.0%)	545 (56.8%)	40 (4.2%)	6 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	50 (5.2%)	92.7	100^th of 1248 public elementary schools	92.0%		92	104^th of 1242 public elementary schools	91.6%	4	62.9	60.8	81.0				62.9	76.9	74.1				72.1			$17,591	$402	$17,591
Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School	Public	3-5	101 5th Ave	Decatur	30030	DeKalb County	City Schools of Decatur	No	No	No	No	(404) 370-4460	593	50	11.8	9.4%	421 (71.0%)	77 (13.0%)	22 (3.7%)	25 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (8.1%)	95	65^th of 1248 public elementary schools	94.8%		95.3	69^th of 1242 public elementary schools	94.4%	4	67.0	74.1	85.5				74.5	76.6	74.4				65.0			$10,243	$96	$10,147
Oakhurst Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	175 Mead Rd	Decatur	30030	DeKalb County	City Schools of Decatur	No	No	No	No	(404) 370-4470	256	25	10.4	11.7%	149 (58.2%)	36 (14.1%)	16 (6.3%)	17 (6.6%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (14.1%)								(n/a)																$12,627	$237	$12,390
Ronald E McNair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2162 Second Ave	Decatur	30032	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-3402	531	39	13.6	65.0%	8 (1.5%)	493 (92.8%)	16 (3.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.3%)	11.7	1162^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	6.9%		14.4	1099^th of 1242 public elementary schools	11.5%	63	10.8	18.8	18.9				17.8	25.9	9.5				8.2			$11,998	$973	$11,025
Mary Lin Elementary School	Public	K-5	586 Candler Park Dr NE	Atlanta	30307	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(404) 802-8850	509	36	14.3	4.7%	379 (74.5%)	43 (8.4%)	29 (5.7%)	19 (3.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (7.5%)	99.2	6^th of 1248 public elementary schools	99.5%		99.1	9^th of 1242 public elementary schools	99.3%	3	79.3	85.1	94.4				88.0	90.4	93.3				92.2			$13,793	$493	$13,300
Parkside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	685 Mercer St SE	Atlanta	30312	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-4100	603	45	13.5	48.3%	212 (35.2%)	294 (48.8%)	36 (6.0%)	9 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (8.5%)	66.7	384^th of 1248 public elementary schools	69.2%		65.4	391^st of 1242 public elementary schools	68.5%	7	38.4	57.9	52.4				38.4	62.1	47.6				52.4			$16,739	$1,132	$15,607
Springdale Park Elementary School	Public	K-5	803 Briarcliff Rd NE	Atlanta	30306	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(404) 802-6050	427	36	11.8	21.3%	234 (54.8%)	75 (17.6%)	54 (12.6%)	19 (4.4%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	42 (9.8%)	97.4	34^th of 1248 public elementary schools	97.3%		97.1	40^th of 1242 public elementary schools	96.8%	6	71.6	76.9	85.9				74.6	83.1	81.3				85.9			$12,773	$581	$12,192

Frequently Asked Questions about Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc

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Is Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc a good school?

Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc ranks 892^nd of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc?

In the 2023-24 school year, 459 students attended Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc.

What is the racial makeup of Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc?

Students at Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc are 92% African American, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

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