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#1300 of 1,356 schools in AL
Cobb Preparatory Academy
Elementary School · Anniston City · Anniston, AL
An Anniston City elementary school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1325 Cobb Ave, Anniston, AL 36201
- Math 35% proficient (2015)
- Reading 25% proficient (2015)
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cobb Preparatory Academy score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2015 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 50 points since 2012, to 30% in 2015, across a 7-year record (2009–2015).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2015) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2015)
Based on 14 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cobb Preparatory Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,235/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Anniston), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$33,754
Median home value
$75,900
Median rent
$709/mo
College educated
5.8%
Homeownership
59.9%
Poverty rate
25.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36201; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharp Dean School of Continuing Studies IncPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 97 | Compare → |
| Iqra Math and Science AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 88 | Compare → |
| Wellborn Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–6 | 2.3 mi | 579 | Compare → |
| Saks Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–6 | 2.8 mi | 616 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Anniston City
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $15,450NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 35.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cobb Preparatory Academy is listed in Anniston City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cobb Preparatory Academy
Cobb Preparatory Academy is a public elementary school in Anniston, AL, part of Anniston City, serving approximately 287 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,300 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cobb Preparatory Academy
What grades does Cobb Preparatory Academy serve?
Cobb Preparatory Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Cobb Preparatory Academy?
Cobb Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 287 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cobb Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Cobb Preparatory Academy is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cobb Preparatory Academy rank in AL?
Cobb Preparatory Academy ranks #1,300 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Cobb Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Cobb Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cobb Preparatory Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cobb Preparatory Academy has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015).
Is Cobb Preparatory Academy a charter school?
No, Cobb Preparatory Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cobb Preparatory Academy a Title I school?
No, Cobb Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cobb Preparatory Academy?
54.7% of students at Cobb Preparatory Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 287
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Calhoun County
- Phone
- (256) 231-5030
- Area population (ZIP 36201)
- 17,406
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2015 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2015 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2015 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2015 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 36201; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2015; directory SY 2023–24
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