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#654 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 48% in state
Dothan Preparatory Academy
Middle School · Dothan City · Dothan, AL
A Dothan City middle school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1236 South Oates Street, Dothan, AL 36031
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 40% proficient (2022)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dothan Preparatory Academy score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 25% across the 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dothan 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 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,702/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dothan), 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
$45,000
Median home value
$9,999
College educated
28.8%
Homeownership
100%
Poverty rate
0%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36031; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Day AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | 4–12 | 0.7 mi | 56 | Compare → |
| Houston County Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 2.3 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 232 | Compare → |
| Bethel Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–12 | 3.1 mi | 101 | Compare → |
| Houston AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–12 | 4.1 mi | 666 | 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.
Dothan City
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #5 of 16
- District spending per student
- $14,149NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dothan Preparatory Academy is listed in Dothan City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dothan Preparatory Academy
Dothan Preparatory Academy is a public middle school in Dothan, AL, part of Dothan City, serving approximately 1,046 students in grades 7th-8th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #654 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dothan Preparatory Academy
What grades does Dothan Preparatory Academy serve?
Dothan Preparatory Academy serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Dothan Preparatory Academy?
Dothan Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 1,046 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dothan Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Dothan Preparatory Academy is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dothan Preparatory Academy rank in AL?
Dothan Preparatory Academy ranks #654 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Dothan Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Dothan Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Dothan Preparatory Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dothan Preparatory Academy has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Dothan Preparatory Academy a charter school?
No, Dothan Preparatory Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dothan Preparatory Academy a Title I school?
No, Dothan Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dothan Preparatory Academy?
77.3% of students at Dothan 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,046
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Houston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.3%
- Phone
- (334) 794-1400
- Area population (ZIP 36031)
- 96
- Area median age
- 57.5
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 36031; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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