Serving 346 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Ivy Hill Preparatory 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 is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 346 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ivy Hill Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ivy Hill Preparatory Academy's student population of 346 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
346 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Ivy Hill Preparatory Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ivy Hill Preparatory Academy is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#772 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
99%
19%
White
n/a
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ivy Hill Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Ivy Hill Preparatory Academy is ranked #772 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Ivy Hill Preparatory Academy?
346 students attend Ivy Hill Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Ivy Hill Preparatory Academy students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ivy Hill Preparatory Academy?
Ivy Hill Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ivy Hill Preparatory Academy offer ?
Ivy Hill Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ivy Hill Preparatory Academy part of?
Ivy Hill Preparatory Academy is part of Scholarmade Achievement Place Of Arkansas School District.
In what neighborhood is Ivy Hill Preparatory Academy located?
Ivy Hill Preparatory Academy is located in the Wright Avenue neighborhood of Little Rock, AR. There are 2 other public schools located in Wright Avenue.
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