Summary:
Ambassadors Preparatory Academy is the sole elementary school located in the Ambassadors Preparatory Academy District in Galveston, Texas. This public charter school serves grades PK-8 and has a total enrollment of 170 students. The school is part of the Ambassadors Preparatory Academy District, which is ranked 226 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 4-star rating.
Ambassadors Preparatory Academy stands out for its diverse student population, with 57.06% African American, 30% Hispanic, 8.82% White, 1.18% Asian, and 2.35% two or more races. The school also has an impressive 0.0% dropout rate. However, its academic performance on STAAR tests is mixed, with some grade levels and subjects performing well above the state average, while others are significantly below. The school's spending per student is $14,059, and 88.82% of its students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high poverty rate.
Despite its small size, Ambassadors Preparatory Academy faces challenges in improving its academic outcomes and overall ranking within the state. The school's statewide ranking has declined over the past three years, from 2,006 out of 4,647 Texas elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 2,429 out of 4,675 in 2023-2024. The school's leadership and community should focus on identifying and addressing the root causes of the inconsistent test scores, with the goal of improving student outcomes and the school's overall performance.
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