Little Rock Prep Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 45%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students (19-20)
121 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(19-20)14%
13%
Black
(19-20)82%
20%
White
(19-20)2%
61%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
1%
Two or more races
(19-20)2%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
100%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Little Rock Preparatory Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AR state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AR state average).
How many students attend Little Rock Prep Academy?
121 students attend Little Rock Prep Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Little Rock Prep Academy students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Little Rock Prep Academy offer ?
Little Rock Prep Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Little Rock Prep Academy part of?
Little Rock Prep Academy is part of Little Rock Preparatory Academy School District.
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