Serving 402 students in grades 5-8, Allen Jay Middle - A Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 402 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Allen Jay Middle - A Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Allen Jay Middle - A Preparatory Academy's student population of 402 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
402 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Allen Jay Middle - A Preparatory Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Allen Jay Middle - A Preparatory Academy is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1453 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
14%
20%
Black
59%
25%
White
17%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Allen Jay Middle - A Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Allen Jay Middle - A Preparatory Academy is ranked #1453 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Allen Jay Middle - A Preparatory Academy?
402 students attend Allen Jay Middle - A Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Allen Jay Middle - A Preparatory Academy students are Black, 17% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Allen Jay Middle - A Preparatory Academy?
Allen Jay Middle - A Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Allen Jay Middle - A Preparatory Academy offer ?
Allen Jay Middle - A Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Allen Jay Middle - A Preparatory Academy part of?
Allen Jay Middle - A Preparatory Academy is part of Guilford County Schools School District.
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