Serving 162 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ambassadors Preparatory Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 162 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ambassadors Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ambassadors Preparatory Academy's student population of 162 students has declined by 49% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
162 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ambassadors Preparatory Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ambassadors Preparatory Academy is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3410 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
28%
53%
Black
59%
13%
White
6%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ambassadors Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Ambassadors Preparatory Academy is ranked #3410 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Ambassadors Preparatory Academy often compared to?
Ambassadors Preparatory Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Odyssey Academy - Galveston by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Ambassadors Preparatory Academy?
162 students attend Ambassadors Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Ambassadors Preparatory Academy students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ambassadors Preparatory Academy?
Ambassadors Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ambassadors Preparatory Academy offer ?
Ambassadors Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Ambassadors Preparatory Academy part of?
Ambassadors Preparatory Academy is part of Ambassadors Preparatory Academy School District.
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