Serving 282 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, Cobb Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 282 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39%
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Cobb Preparatory Academy's student population of 282 students has grown by 98% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 112% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
282 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cobb Preparatory Academy is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)30-39%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)20-29%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
90%
32%
White
5%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Cobb Preparatory Academy often compared to?
Cobb Preparatory Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Randolph Park Elementary School, Golden Springs Elementary School, Alexandria Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% AL state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% AL state average).
How many students attend Cobb Preparatory Academy?
282 students attend Cobb Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Cobb Preparatory Academy students are Black, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cobb Preparatory Academy?
Cobb Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cobb Preparatory Academy offer ?
Cobb Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Cobb Preparatory Academy part of?
Cobb Preparatory Academy is part of Anniston City School District.
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